FRIED TEMPEH WITH CHILL SAUCE...

FRIED TEMPEH WITH
CHILLI SAUCE
adapted from :    dailycookingquest.com
serves :    8




Ingredients :

450  gm  tempeh
2  inches  ginger  ~  peeled & cut into match sticks
8  red  chillies  ~  make diagonal slices
Juice from 2 lime
2  tbsp.  sugar
Salt to taste
Enough oil for deep frying


Method :

1.  Slice the tempeh into very thin slices, about 2 cm wide x 4 cm long, as thin as you can manage.

2.  Heat enough oil for deep frying in a pot/wok.  Deep fry the tempeh for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy.  Remove and drain on paper towel.  If your pot/wok is a bit small, you can do this in batches.

3.  In another pan/wok, heat about 2 tablespoon of oil on high heat, stir fry the ginger until fragrant, then add the chilli, lime juice and sugar and cook until sugar has turn to liquid and starts to bubble and caramelize.

4.  Add the fried tempeh and toss until all tempeh chips are fully coated with the sauce.  Remove from heat and serve with steamed white rice...