Indonesian · Indonesia
Lemon and Cilantro Tempe Mendoan with Spicy Soy Sauce
Adds bright lemon notes with fresh cilantro.
42 minutes4 servings

Ingredients
Method
- Mix lemon zest into the tempeh. 1: during preparation, sprinkle cilantro onto the soy sauce.
- Prepare banana leaves by washing and drying them.
- Place a slice of tempeh on each banana leaf, fold and wrap securely.
- Steam the wrapped tempeh for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- In a pan, heat soy sauce until it thickens.
- Add chili paste, sugar, garlic, vinegar, and shrimp paste, stirring well.
- Simmer for 5 minutes until the mixture reduces and becomes thick.
- Serve the steamed tempeh with the spicy soy sauce on the side.
- Cook fish and seafood to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) before serving.