Terong Balado Hijau Pedas (spicy Green Chili Eggplant)

Terong Balado Hijau Pedas is a popular dish from Padang, Indonesia, known for its spicy and flavorful green chili sauce. This dish combines tender eggplant with a spicy green chili sauce, creating a delicious and aromatic meal.

Terong Balado Hijau Pedas (spicy Green Chili Eggplant)

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggplants, sliced
  • 10 green chilies, finely chopped
  • 5 shallots, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1 teaspoon tamarind paste
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pan and fry the eggplant slices until golden brown. Set aside.
  2. In the same pan, sauté the shallots and garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add the green chilies and cook until the oil separates.
  4. Add the diced tomato, tamarind paste, sugar, and salt. Cook until the sauce thickens.
  5. Add the fried eggplant to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
  6. Remove from heat and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
200 per serving
Carbohydrates
15g
Protein
5g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Frying pan Spatula Knife Cutting board

Tools

Stove

Serving suggestions

Serve the Terong Balado Hijau Pedas with steamed white rice for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a milder version, reduce the number of green chilies used in the recipe.

Cost

$10