Tahu Tempe Cabe Ijo
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Yellow Tofu | 2 pieces (cut into quarters) |
| Tempe | 4 pieces (or more, as desired) |
| Salt | to taste |
| Oil | for frying |
| Sweet Soy Sauce | 1 teaspoon |
| Chicken Flavor Seasoning | 1 tablespoon |
| Water | 200 ml |
| Granulated Sugar | 1 teaspoon |
| Red Shallots | 2 cloves (fried for garnish) |
| Bay Leaves | 2 sheets |
| Lemongrass | to taste |
Ground Spices:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Garlic | 1 clove |
| Red Shallots | 1 clove |
| Candlenuts | 1 clove |
| Large Green Chilies | 2 pieces |
| Bird’s Eye Chilies | 10 pieces (or to taste) |
| Small Tomato | 1 piece |
Instructions
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Prepare the Tofu and Tempe: Lightly coat the tofu and tempe with salt. Heat oil in a pan and fry the tempe and tofu until golden and crispy. Once cooked, remove from the oil and drain on paper towels to eliminate excess oil.
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Sauté the Spices: In the same pan, sauté the ground spices along with bay leaves and bruised lemongrass until fragrant.
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Add Liquids and Seasoning: Pour in the water, followed by sugar, sweet soy sauce, salt, and chicken flavor seasoning. Stir well and let it simmer until it reaches a boil.
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Combine Ingredients: Add the fried tempe and tofu to the pan, gently mixing until the tofu and tempe are well coated with the sauce. Allow the mixture to simmer for a few more minutes, letting the flavors meld together.
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Serve: Once everything is well combined and the flavors have infused, remove from heat. Garnish with fried shallots on top before serving.
Enjoy this flavorful Tahu Tempe Cabe Ijo with steamed rice for an ultimate culinary experience!
