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Sticky Tempeh Stir-fry

Sticky Tempeh Stir-fry

By OcadoLifePublished on 11 August 2025If you’re looking for a fast and flavoursome dish to add to your roster of midweek meals, try this Sticky Tempeh Stir-fry from Jakarta-born Rahel Stephanie, founder of Indonesian supper club Spoons: “As a kid, this sweet, sticky Javanese dish is one I’d often come home to, waiting for me on the kitchen counter with a bowl of hot rice. Just as bold and nourishing, this quick air-fried version is what I turn to after a long day in the kitchen: satisfying, comforting and speedy.” This is a high-protein recipe.
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Time and servings

20 minsTotal time
Serves 4421 kcal/serving
5 minsPrep time
15 minsCooking time

Ingredients

  • 400g tempeh, cubed
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil, plus a drizzle
  • 200g green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-sized lengths
  • 2 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 1 red chilli, sliced (optional)
  • 2 tbsp kicap manis
  • 2 (250g) packs microwave jasmine rice
  • 4 pinches crispy fried onions (optional)

Method

  • Step 1

    Preheat the air fryer to 200°C. Toss the tempeh in the oil and cook for 10-12 mins, shaking halfway, until golden and crisp.

  • Step 2

    Meanwhile, cook the green beans in boiling water for 2-3 mins until tender; drain.

  • Step 3

    In a frying pan, fry the garlic and chilli (if using) in a drizzle of oil for 1 min, until fragrant; add the kicap manis and 2 tbsp water, stirring to make a glaze. Tip the cooked tempeh and green beans into the frying pan, tossing everything to coat evenly in the sticky sauce.

  • Step 4

    Serve with microwave jasmine rice and a sprinkle of crispy fried onions, if you like.