Stir-fried Tofu and Tempeh with Green Chili
Description
This vibrant and flavorful Indonesian stir-fry features crispy tofu and tempeh sautéed with fresh green chilies, shallots, and aromatic spices. Known as "Oseng Tahu Tempe Cabai Hijau," this dish offers a perfect balance of spicy heat and savory richness. It is a quick and healthy option, ideal as a side dish or main course served with steamed rice. The fresh green chili provides a lively kick while the combination of tofu and tempeh delivers a satisfying texture and protein-rich meal.
Ingredient
Instructions
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Prepare the ingredients
Cut the tempeh and tofu into bite-sized cubes. Thinly slice the green chilies, shallots, garlic, spring onion, and tomato. Lightly crush the galangal.
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Fry tempeh and tofu
Lightly fry the tempeh and tofu until golden brown. Set aside.
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Sauté the aromatics
In a pan, heat a little oil and sauté the shallots, garlic, and green chilies until fragrant
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Add seasonings and herbs
Add kaffir lime leaf, bay leaf, galangal, and tomato. Stir well for about 2–3 minutes until the tomato softens.
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Add sauces and spices
Add sweet soy sauce, salty soy sauce, palm sugar, salt, sesame oil, Raja Rasa, mushroom broth powder, and water. Mix well and bring to a simmer.
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Combine all ingredients
Add the fried tempeh and tofu into the pan. Stir well to coat everything with the sauce. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until the flavors are absorbed
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Finish
Sprinkle with chopped spring onion before serving. Serve hot with rice.
