Budget-Friendly a little red chili Recipes – Save Money, Eat Well
Cooking with a little red chili doesn’t have to be expensive. Try these cheap, tasty, and filling recipes.
Recipes with a little red chili
Orek Tempeh is a traditional Indonesian dish that combines lightly fried tempeh with long beans stir-fried in aromatic spices like garlic, shallots, galangal, and bay leaves. Its signature savory-sweet taste comes from a blend of sweet soy sauce, soy sauce, and oyster sauce, with a mild heat from green and red chilies. The crispy tempeh paired with slightly crunchy beans creates a balanced and appetizing dish. Orek Tempeh is best served as a side dish with warm steamed rice.
Youxian dried tofu has a tender and smooth texture, while still being tough. It is chewy and elastic, with a golden surface, full of texture, rich bean aroma, and a mellow taste. ~ This plate of fried meat with dried tofu looks "crazy" when it is placed on the table, like a delicious version of an overturned paint tray! The dried tofu tastes soft and tender with a bean aroma, and the meat slices are burnt and "juicy", a perfect "rice assassin". The rice has to call "big brother" when it sees it, and it is so cool that I can't stop~
After tasting this dish of fried clam meat at the "Lettuce Club", I was deeply attracted by its unique flavor. The tender clam meat is wrapped with salty and fragrant dried radish, the green and red peppers add spiciness, and the crispy peanuts are the finishing touch. The flavors are layered and it goes well with rice or wine. I went home and tried it repeatedly to adjust the delicious taste I remember. It is even better when rolled with lettuce, which is refreshing and rich.
Stir-fried eggplant with minced meat is a dish where sliced eggplant is sautéed with minced beef/chicken, garlic, shallots, and chilies until fragrant. Add sweet soy sauce, oyster sauce, salt, pepper, and a little water, and cook until the eggplant is tender and the spices are absorbed. The result is a savory-spicy dish with a soft eggplant texture and rich meat flavor.
Sambal Goreng Ati Kentang is an Indonesian side dish that is rich in aroma and makes for a great addition to rice: cleaned chicken liver is cooked with diced fried potatoes, stinky beans, and a spicy ground spice mix. Bay leaves, lime leaves, lemongrass, galangal, and ginger provide a strong aroma of spices, while brown sugar and a little coconut milk create a savory-sweet flavor balanced with a spicy sensation.
These balado eggs are really fun because the boiled eggs are fried first so that the skin is a bit crispy, then doused with spicy red balado sauce that is blended finely from chilies, onions, shallots, and tomatoes. The taste is a combination of spicy, a little sour from the tomatoes, and a fragrant aroma from lime leaves or lemongrass—especially if you use lime leaves or lemongrass in the sauce.
Soak the velvet mushrooms and tear them into thin strips. Cut the pork belly into thin slices and fry until the oil comes out. Heat the oil and sauté the minced garlic. Add the velvet mushrooms and stir-fry until fragrant. Add the pork slices and fry together. Drizzle with soy sauce and sprinkle with chopped green onions. The mushroom meat is tender and fresh, the pork slices are fragrant but not greasy, and the sauce is wrapped with the freshness of the mushrooms. It is simple, quick and goes well with rice.
A delicious and homey Hunan dish with a bright red color and spicy aroma that stimulates the appetite. Perfect for family gatherings. Made with fresh fish head, steamed with chopped chili, garlic, and ginger, then finished with scallions and a drizzle of hot oil for irresistible fragrance. The fish is tender and flavorful, carrying the comforting taste of mom’s cooking and the warmth of a family meal — a dish to be shared and loved together.
Today's Rice King: Stir-fried Carrots with Pork Belly! The steamed carrots are soft, tender, and incredibly sweet, paired with crispy pork belly—you'll never get enough rice! This is a favorite dish among Sichuan and Chongqing locals, a common sight on every family's table—a truly down-to-earth, quick, and satisfying meal with incredibly high popularity. This dish smells amazing as soon as it's served. Thick slices of carrot are steamed first, then coated in a glistening red chili oil sauce, making them incredibly tempting. The steaming process locks in the carrot's sweet juices, which burst in your mouth with the savory sauce. The rendered fat from the pork belly seeps into the carrot, its sweetness balancing the richness of the meat and adding a touch of savory flavor. The pork belly is pan-fried until crispy and fragrant, the fat glistening but not greasy, the lean meat soaked in the sauce yet tender. A bite of carrot followed by a bite of meat—the fresh aroma fills your nose, sweet and delicious, a true rice killer!
This combination of Kung Pao Chicken and other ingredients makes it a feast for the eyes, nose, and palate. Tender chicken pieces are paired with crisp cucumber and sweet carrots, all coated in a rich sauce. It's also garnished with crunchy peanuts and bright red dried chilies. The flavor is savory, slightly spicy, and a little sweet, creating a super rich and complex taste experience. It's definitely a perfect dish to eat with rice!