This is a low-budget easy meal that only take less than 15 minutes to prepare. It has the fiber, a bit of carbohydrate, fat, and protein--something that is student-friendly! Well especially for those who don't live with their family. More details on comments. :)
Sauteed bean sprout and fried "tempe".
ReplyDeleteYou'll need:
Bean sprout, washed
Fresh garlic, chopped or substitute withgarlic powder
Fish or prawn paste (terasi), or substitute with fish sauce (optional)
3 chilli peppers (optional)
Bell pepper (optional)
One big pack or two small packs of Tempe (fermented soya) or substitute with tofu
Salt
Water
Vegetable oil
A small bowl
A fork or spoon
A frying pan
Directions:
1. Cut 2 cloves of garlic into small cuts
2. Add a sprinkle of salt and half the garlic cuts into a cup of water, mix them in a small bowl
3. Slice half the tempe or tofu portion into medium slices, soak them in the no. 2 mixture
4. Dice the other half portion of tempe or tofu
5. Pour a bit of oil into the frying pan, and heat it for 2 minutes with medium heat
6. Fry the diced tempe/tofu for 3 minutes, then put them on a plate
7. Pour a little amount of oil, sautee the garlic, chilli pepper, bell pepper, and fish paste for about 1 minute or until it smells good
8. Put the bean sprout in, mix until the bean sprouts look thinner and the water soaks out
9. Put the fried tempe/tofu in, mix, add salt, mix again
10. You'll know when the sprout is done or of you need more salt. Just give it a taste.
11. Serve the bean sprout
12. Put some more amount of oil, this time you are going to semi-deep fry the sliced tempe/tofu until its color turn goldish-brown.
13. Serve with rice and bon appetite!
*for 3 servings*