Sundanese Cuisine
Tumis Tempe Kemangi Cabai Hijau (Sautéed Tempeh with Basil and Green Chili) — Low Calorie
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
3
Level
Easy
This sautéed tempeh with basil and green chili is the perfect diet-friendly side dish that's still packed with authentic Sundanese flavor — savory, spicy, and fragrant with fresh basil. Tempeh, a low-fat plant-based protein, is paired with large green chilies that aren't too spicy, making it a great everyday option while watching your weight. It's quick to cook in under 20 minutes, perfect for packing as an office lunch.
🧂 Ingredients
🍽️ Servings: 3
Adjust the servings and the ingredient amounts & nutrition below update automatically.
- 250 grams Tempeh
- 5 pieces, sliced diagonally Large green chilies
- 5 pieces, sliced (optional, adjust to your spice preference) Green bird's eye chilies
- 5 cloves, thinly sliced Shallots
- 3 cloves, minced Garlic
- 1 piece, diced Green tomato
- 1 handful, leaves picked Basil leaves
- 1 leaf Bay leaf
- 1 inch piece, crushed Galangal
- 1/2 tsp Low-sodium powdered broth seasoning
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Low-sugar sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
- 1 tbsp Olive oil or cooking oil
- 100 ml Water
🛒 Products You Might Need
Anybear 200W Cold Press Juicer, 4.3" Whole Fruit Chute, Juice Recipes
$119.99
Meat Slicer Machine for Home, 200W Food Slicer with Two 7.5" Blades
$129.99
Ninja Air Fryer Pro, 5 Qt, 4-in-1, Grey, AF141
$81.99
Juicer Machines with 5.8" Large Chute, 2-in-1 Cold Press Juicer for Whole Vegetables Fruits 400W, Masticating juicer Easy to Clean Juice Extractor Machine for Making Nut Mike, Juice, Premium Gray
* Affiliate links — you can help support KulinerBDG by shopping through them
👩🍳 Instructions
- 1 Cut the tempeh into small cubes or matchsticks, as you prefer, then steam for 5 minutes to make the texture softer and prevent it from absorbing too much oil when sautéed.
- 2 Heat the olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat, then sauté the shallots and garlic until fragrant and softened.
- 3 Add the bay leaf and galangal, and stir briefly until their aroma is released.
- 4 Add the large green chilies and green bird's eye chilies, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until the chilies soften slightly but still look fresh in color.
- 5 Add the steamed tempeh, and stir well with the seasoning for 2 minutes so the tempeh is evenly coated.
- 6 Pour in the water, then add the green tomato, powdered broth seasoning, salt, and low-sugar sweet soy sauce. Stir well.
- 7 Cook over low-medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the water reduces and the seasoning is absorbed.
- 8 Turn off the heat, add the basil leaves, and stir quickly until wilted (don't overdo it, so the basil keeps its color and fresh aroma).
- 9 Remove from heat and serve warm with red rice or shirataki rice for a more complete diet meal.
💡 Tips
• Steaming the tempeh before sautéing helps reduce oil absorption, keeping the calorie count more controlled.
• Use large green chilies as the main chili so the dish isn't too spicy while still staying fresh and savory.
• For an even lower-calorie version, replace the sweet soy sauce with a little liquid palm sugar or leave it out entirely.
• Store in an airtight container; it will keep for 2 days in the fridge and makes a great daily meal prep option.
📊 Nutrition Facts / serving
165 kkal
Calories (kcal)
11 gg
Protein
8 gg
Fat
12 gg
Carbs
💬 Comments (0)
Log In to leave a comment!
🍽 More Recipes
Sundanese Cuisine
Tahu Tempe Salad with Rujak Sauce (Sundanese-Style Spicy-Sweet Tofu & Tempeh Salad)
Diet & Healthy
Low-Calorie Chicken Breast and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Sundanese Cuisine
Empal Gentong Khas Cirebon (Cirebon-Style Beef and Coconut Milk Soup)
Sundanese Cuisine
No comments yet. Be the first! 😊