Low Carb Mendoan

Discover a healthier twist on an Indonesian classic with this flavorful Low Carb Mendoan recipe! Made with nutrient-packed tempeh and a coconut flour-based batter, this dish is naturally gluten-free, low-carb, and keto-friendly. The batter, infused with aromatic garlic, turmeric, and fresh coriander, delivers a perfectly crisp, golden-brown coating when fried in avocado oil. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this irresistible snack or appetizer pairs beautifully with your favorite low-carb dipping sauce. If you're looking to enjoy the savory crunch of traditional mendoan without the carbs, this recipe is the perfect solution!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

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Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

200 grams Tempeh
60 grams Coconut flour
2 large Eggs
120 ml Coconut milk
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
0.5 teaspoon Salt
0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves
2 tablespoons Avocado oil

Directions

Step 1

Slice the tempeh into thin rectangular pieces, approximately 0.5 cm thick.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut flour, eggs, coconut milk, garlic powder, turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and uniform.

Step 3

Finely chop the fresh coriander leaves and add them to the batter, stirring to combine.

Step 4

Heat the avocado oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

Dip each piece of tempeh into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated.

Step 6

Place the battered tempeh pieces into the hot skillet, frying for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.

Step 7

Remove the fried tempeh pieces from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Step 8

Serve the Low Carb Mendoan warm with your choice of low-carb dipping sauce.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(518.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1073.4

Total Fat 68.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 372mg	0%
Sodium 1433.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 66.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.7g	0%
Total Sugars 13.7g
Protein 63.9g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 279.6mg	0%
Iron 10.0mg	0%
Potassium 1494.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.0%

Protein: 22.6%

Carbs: 23.4%