Cem AydanPremier Commis
04 June 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

Sambal goreng is a versatile Indonesian dish of long beans and tempeh quickly stir-fried in a spicy chili paste. It can be made with varying ingredients and served as an everyday side dish.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Fry the tempeh

6 min

Fry the tempeh cubes in a little oil over medium heat for 6 minutes, until browned on all sides. Set aside.

2

Make the spice paste

8 min

Blend the softened chili, onion, and garlic into a paste.

3

Cook the paste

11 min

Cook the paste in the remaining oil over medium heat for 6 minutes. Add the tomato and cook for 5 more minutes.

4

Add the vegetables

10 min

Add the beans, sugar, and salt. Cook over medium heat for 8 minutes, until the beans are tender. Return the fried tempeh to the pan and stir for 2 more minutes.

5

Serve

Serve hot with rice.

Reminder

Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 3 days.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
260 kcalCalories
12 gProtein
22 gCarbohydrate
16 gFat
6 gFiber
6 gSugar
480 mgSodium
2.5 gSaturated Fat
Protein 17% Carbohydrate 31% Fat 51%
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