Malaysian-Inspired Cabbage with Belacan and Tempeh Stir-fry
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This dish is a local-style interpretation of a quick stir-fry, drawing inspiration from Malaysian flavors. It's designed for home cooking and is not guaranteed to be a traditional or authentic recipe. It features tender cabbage and tempeh tossed in a fragrant belacan chili paste. (AI Generated Draft)
Ingredients
- 0.5tsp
- 150g
- 1tbsp
- 1clove
- 1tsp
- 0.5piece
- 1pinch
- 1piece
- 1pinch
- 100g
- 2tbsp
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Steps
- 1
1. Prepare all ingredients: Slice cabbage, dice tempeh, mince garlic and shallot, slice chili. Toast belacan gently in a dry pan until fragrant.
- 2
2. Heat cooking oil in a wok or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add diced tempeh and stir-fry until golden brown and slightly crispy. Remove from pan and set aside.
- 3
3. In the same pan, add minced garlic, shallot, red chili, and toasted belacan. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
4. Add sliced cabbage to the pan. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the cabbage starts to soften but is still slightly crisp.
- 5
5. Return the cooked tempeh to the pan. Add water, lime juice, salt, and sugar. Toss everything together to combine well.
- 6
6. Serve immediately.