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Indonesian-Style Tempeh Rendang

Tempeh simmered in a rich, fragrant rendang spice paste with coconut milk, lemongrass and turmeric until the sauce is thick and deeply caramelised. A bold, protein-rich Indonesian classic.

4.7 (3)
Prep
13min
Cook
22min
Total
35min
Serves
2

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Indonesian-Style Tempeh Rendang

Ingredients

For 2 servings

  • 300g tempeh, cut into chunks
  • 250ml coconut milk
  • 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised
  • 3 tbsp rendang spice paste
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp palm sugar or brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp groundnut oil
  • Fresh coriander and sliced chilli, to serve

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3 reviews

  • Nadia L.

    Rich and satisfying. I loved every single bite.

    16 Apr 2026

  • Paul V.

    Absolutely stunning. The coconut milk and spice paste are magic together.

    7 Apr 2026

  • Siti R.

    The depth of flavour in this rendang is just extraordinary.

    30 Mar 2026

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