Tumis Tempe Tahu Cabe Ijo Manis Pedas ala Mama Kina
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
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| Tempe | 1 block (approx. 200g) |
| Firm Tofu (Tahu Putih) | 3 pieces |
| Green Chili (Cabe Ijo) | 4 pieces |
| Tomato Sauce | 2 tablespoons |
| Chili Sauce (Saos Sambal) | 2 tablespoons |
| Shallots (Bawang Merah) | 5 cloves, thinly sliced |
| Garlic (Bawang Putih) | 4 cloves, thinly sliced |
| Sugar | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | ½ teaspoon |
| Sweet Soy Sauce (Kecap Manis) | To taste |
| Tomato | 1, diced or thinly sliced |
| Cooking Oil | As needed |
Instructions
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Preparation of Ingredients: Begin by cutting the tempe and firm tofu into small cubes. Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the tempe and tofu until they are golden brown, cooking them to your preferred level of crispiness.
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Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, add the sliced shallots and garlic, sautéing them until fragrant and lightly golden.
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Add Chili and Tomato: Incorporate the green chilies and diced tomato into the pan, cooking until the tomatoes soften and the chilies become fragrant.
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Combine with Tempe and Tofu: Gently add the fried tempe and tofu into the mixture, stirring briefly to combine all the ingredients.
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Season the Dish: Pour in the sweet soy sauce, tomato sauce, chili sauce, sugar, and salt. Mix well to ensure that all components are evenly coated in the flavorful sauces.
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Taste Test: Adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt or seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
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Serve: Once everything is well-mixed and heated through, remove from heat and serve immediately as a delightful accompaniment to your main dish.
Enjoy this sweet and spicy stir-fry that captures the essence of Mama Kina’s home-cooked flavor!
