YouTube/Glentina Pasaribu
Brilio.net - Tempe is a favorite cooking ingredient for many people , including housewives. Apart from its economical price, tempeh also contains many health benefits. Reporting from bbcgoodfood.com, tempeh is rich in protein, vitamins and various minerals to strengthen bones, improve stomach health, reduce bad cholesterol and others.
Tempeh can also be processed into various delicious dishes, ranging from soupy menus, stir-fries, and fried dishes.
Well, quite a few people like to eat fried tempeh . One of the reasons is because fried tempeh is delicious and easy to make. Moreover, tempeh is fried with flour coating. The presence of flour in fried tempeh helps make the texture crisper and tastes more delicious.
However, many people still fail to cook fried tempeh. Instead of remaining crispy, fried tempeh will wilt or become soft after it cools. After investigating, one of the reasons was explained by netizens on Glentina Pasaribu's YouTube account. According to him, fried tempeh cannot be crispy for long because it is not done properly in mixing the flour mixture.
To make fried tempeh that stays crispy for a long time, it's best not to just use wheat flour, but also add several other kitchen ingredients. Well, the netizen who is familiarly called Glentina said that he has a trick for frying tempeh so that it stays crispy for a long time with the addition of two kitchen ingredients.
Tricks for frying tempeh so it stays crispy for a long time.
First, prepare enough wheat flour in a bowl. Then, also add rice flour and baking soda to taste. Yup, rice flour and baking soda are the main kitchen ingredients that must be added to the dough so that the results can be crunchy for a long time. Next, add spices such as fine garlic, instant marinade, pepper, stock powder and salt.
photo: YouTube/Glentina Pasaribu
It didn't stop there, Glentina also added chopped spring onions. Finally, add water according to the desired viscosity level, then stir until smooth. Glentina explained that she usually likes to make a dough that tends to be thick, so that the fried tempeh mixture can be thick after frying it later.
"Leeks make your fried tempeh more fragrant," added Glentina, quoted by BrilioFood from YouTube Glentina Pasaribu on Wednesday (6/3).
photo: YouTube/Glentina Pasaribu
Once the mixture is ready, immediately dip the tempeh pieces into it. Then, fry the tempeh in hot oil using medium stove heat. Occasionally, fried tempeh can be turned over so that it cooks evenly. When the fried tempeh is browned and crispy, remove from heat, drain, and serve tempeh with your favorite chili sauce.
photo: YouTube/Glentina Pasaribu
How about it, it's really easy to fry tempeh so it stays crispy for a long time, isn't it? Taking a peek at Glentina Pasaribu's YouTube upload, not many netizens have left comments, but this video has been watched more than 800 times.
How to store tempeh without a refrigerator.
It is common knowledge that tempeh can last longer if stored in the refrigerator. However, storing tempeh without a refrigerator can be done in several alternative ways. Here are some methods you can try.
1. Cover with banana leaves.
Wrap the tempeh in clean banana leaves. Banana leaves have natural antimicrobial properties that can help protect tempeh from the growth of fungus and bacteria. Make sure you change the banana leaves regularly to keep them fresh.
2. Soak in salt water.
Soak the tempeh in salt water for a few minutes before storing it. Salt can help inhibit the growth of microorganisms that can speed up spoilage.
3. Dry well.
After use, make sure the tempeh is dried well before storing. Moisture can trigger the growth of mold and bacteria, so make sure the tempeh is completely dry before storing.
4. Use a closed container with flowing air.
Place the tempeh in a closed container that can hold air but still allows air circulation. This can help reduce the risk of unwanted microorganism growth.
5. Store in a cool and dark place.
Tempeh should be stored in a cool, dark place to slow the growth of microorganisms. Keep away from direct exposure to sunlight and heat.
6. Use rice flour.
Before storing, sprinkle tempeh with rice flour. Rice flour can help absorb moisture and help protect tempeh from spoilage.
7. Choose tempeh that is still fresh.
Before buying tempeh, make sure to choose one that is still fresh and not too old. Fresh tempeh tends to last longer.
8. Frequently check the condition.
Even if you store tempeh without a refrigerator, it is important to regularly check its condition. Discard any tempeh that doesn't look fresh or is moldy.
(brl/lut)
