Fried Fermented Soybean Cakes

INGREDIENTS:
1x garlic clove crushed
1tsp salt
1/4lb fermented soybean cake (tempe) sliced 2" long
and 1/2" thick
1/4cup vegetable oil
2x hot red chilies seeded and sliced
1/4tsp shrimp paste (terasi)
1/4cup chopped ripe tomato

PREPARATION:
Mix together the garlic and salt, rub this all over the fermented soybean cake. Set it aside for about 15 minutes.
Heat the oil in a wok or skillet, fry the fermented soybean cake over medium heat for about 3 minutes, or until browned, and transfer to a platter.
In a food processor or a mortar, blend the chilies, shrimp paste and tomato to form a paste. Serve the fried fermented soybean cakes with the paste.
This recipe yields 5 servings.