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COOKING-MAMA's Notes:
Expand1 packet (8oz) soy tempeh Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup vegetable oil Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup water Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/2 teaspoon salt Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon garlic powder Ask a question about this ingredient
1 bunch lemon basil (or regular basil), remove the stems Ask a question about this ingredient
3/4 cups cup ( about 1 small ) finely chopped onion Ask a question about this ingredient
3 cloves garlic, smashed, minced Ask a question about this ingredient
4 jalapeños, seeded, chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
1 whole jalapeños, chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
1 Roma tomato, coarsely chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
3/4 teaspoons salt Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/2 teaspoon sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
Cut tempeh in half lengthwise, cut each half into 1/2 inch thick slices.
Ask a question about this stepIn a medium bowl, put 1 cup of water, stir in salt and garlic powder. Put in tempeh slices, marinade at least 30 minutes, drain.
Ask a question about this stepPut 1/2 cup oil in a large skillet. Heat it on medium high. Shallow fry tempeh pieces until slightly golden brown on both sides ( about 3 minutes on each side), Remove from heat, transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
Ask a question about this stepRemove oil from the skillet.
Ask a question about this stepPut about 2 tbsp oil back to skillet. Heat the skillet over medium heat. Stir fry onion and garlic until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add jalapeños and tomatoes, stir fry about 4 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water , salt and sugar. With back of spatula or large spoon mashed the onion, jalapennos and tomatoes. Put tempeh back to the skillet, slightly mashed it, cook a little longer until sambal is dry. Remove from heat.
Ask a question about this stepArrange basil in a serving plate. Put sambal on top of it. Best serve with plain steam rice.
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