Tempeh

I spent an afternoon making Tempeh from scratch following a traditional recipe. Getting tempeh right was the main challenge — it's not as straightforward as it looks. The complex from slow-cooked rendang result was rewarding once I got it right. Indonesian cuisine spans over 17,000 islands with dra…

The best Tempeh I've ever had came from a street stall, not a restaurant. The complex from slow-cooked rendang intensity was completely different — more direct and uncompromised. terasi shrimp paste was used without hesitation, the way it should be. Indonesian cuisine spans over 17,000 islands with…

Some dishes exist to comfort and Tempeh is absolutely in that category. The sweet-savoury quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. tempeh does work that no substitute can replicate. Indonesian cuisine spans over 17,000 islands with dramatically different reg…

Tempeh opened a door into a cuisine I'd previously known almost nothing about. The complex from slow-cooked rendang flavours are unlike anything in my usual rotation and I mean that positively. rendang from West Sumatra is consistently voted one of the world's most delicious dishes. Understanding th…

Tempeh here was solidly made — deeply spiced with galangal and lemongrass without anything to complain about. tempeh was present and handled reasonably. But something was missing from the depth that this dish should have. Indonesian cuisine spans over 17,000 islands with dramatically different regi…

I underestimated Tempeh. The complex from slow-cooked rendang description didn't prepare me for the reality. coconut milk brings a heat or pungency that builds steadily rather than hitting upfront. By halfway through I was sweating but couldn't stop eating. Indonesian cuisine spans over 17,000 isla…