Sweet and Spicy Tempeh with Garlic Curry Noodles

Name: Sweet and Spicy Tempeh with Garlic Curry Noodles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 380 g block tempeh (see notes OR); 450 g extra firm tofu (pressed and drained); Neutral oil (for panfrying); 1 small red onion (diced); 1 green chili (, I used siling haba (see notes)); Salt (to taste); 1 tsp minced garlic; 5 tbsp kecap manis; 5 tbsp water; 1/8 tsp ground white pepper; 1 tbsp chili sauce (I used sriracha, adjust according to desired spice); 1/2 tbsp corn starch; 1 tbsp room temperature water; 2 ramen bricks (or bundle of wheat noodles (70g each)); 2 tbsp neutral oil; 2 tbsp minced garlic; 4 tsp curry powder (or more to taste); 2 tsp kecap manis; 4 tbsp water; Salt and pepper (to taste); Chopped scallion

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

Strips of tempeh pan-fried before being cooked with a kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)-based sauce with some garlic, onion, and chili. The sauce is a delicious and fragrant blend of sweet and spicy with a delicious savoury kick. Served the tempeh with some Garlic Curry Noodles for a satisfying and really heart, protein-packed meal.You can also opt to use tofu for this recipe, if you'd like!

Updated at: Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:11:31 GMT