Spicy Green Chili Tempe Stir-Fry

Tempe Ijo (Indonesian Green Chili Tempe)

Ingredients

• 2 blocks of tempe, thinly sliced
• 10 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 10 large green chilies, diagonally sliced
• Salt to taste
• Sugar to taste
• A splash of water
• Royco seasoning (optional, based on preference)
• Coconut oil for frying

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ingredients: Slice the tempe into thin pieces, set them aside. Thinly slice the garlic and diagonally slice the green chilies.

2. Fry the Tempe: Heat some coconut oil in a frying pan and fry the tempe slices until they are half-cooked, golden, and crispy. Once done, remove and set them aside to drain excess oil.

3. Sauté Garlic: In a separate wok or frying pan, heat coconut oil again. Add the sliced garlic and sauté until fragrant and slightly softened.

4. Add the Chilies: Once the garlic is aromatic, add the green chilies to the pan. Stir-fry until they start to soften and become fragrant.

5. Seasoning: Add salt, sugar, and a splash of water (don’t overdo it, just enough to help with cooking). Stir everything together and let it cook until the water evaporates and the mixture thickens slightly.

6. Taste and Adjust: Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning as necessary. Add Royco seasoning if you prefer a more savory depth of flavor.

7. Combine and Serve: Finally, add the fried tempe slices into the pan, mixing gently so the tempe is coated in the flavorful green chili sauce. Stir-fry for a few more minutes until everything is well combined. Remove from heat and serve hot.

Enjoy your Tempe Ijo, a deliciously savory and spicy Indonesian dish, perfect for accompanying rice or as a standalone snack!