Mendoan is a popular Indonesian snack made from thinly sliced tempeh coated in seasoned batter and deep-fried briefly. Its name comes from the Banyumas dialect, meaning "undercooked," giving it its signature soft texture. Here’s how you can make mendoan at home:
Ingredients:
200 grams of tempeh, thinly sliced
100 grams of all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons of rice flour (optional, for added crispiness)
150 ml of water
2 scallions, thinly sliced
Cooking oil for frying