Chayote and Chili Stir Fry

Author: Anita Jacobson

Categories: Side Dish Vegetarian

Cuisines: Indonesian

Ingredients: Vegetables

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 chayote (Indonesian: labu siam), peeled, remove the pit, and cut into sticks
• 1 inch galangal (Indonesian: lengkuas), peeled and bruised
• 2 bay leaf (Indonesian: daun salam)
• 5 red chili, sliced
• 2 tomato, quarter and thinly sliced
• 6 shallot, thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 150 ml water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

1. Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a pan, stir fry galangal, bay leaf, chili, tomato, shallot, and garlic until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
2. Add the chayote and stir fry for another 2 minutes.
3. Add water, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer until the liquid is reduced and thicken, about 10 minutes, or until chayote is tender yet still crispy.