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The perfect meal for two!

main dish, 25min

Israeli couscous met crispy Kecap chickpeas

A richly filled couscous salad! Fulfilling due to the chickpeas and stewy vegetables. The herbal kecap spice paste provides a rich taste and a crispy layer to the chickpeas.

Shopping list

  • Samasaya herbal kecap  spice paste : 1
  • Chickpeas : 1 can
  • Israeli couscous : 200 g
  • Diced tomatoes : 1 can
  • Eggplant : 1
  • Red union : 1
  • Cilantro : to garnish

Grab a drink and relax, we are going to cook a delicious Indonesian cuisine!

Step 1: Cook the Israeli couscous according to the package.

Step 2: Rinse the chickpeas. Mix the chickpeas in a bowl with the spice paste and 1 tbsp oil. Bake on medium heat for 15 minutes until crispy, turn frequently. When the chickpeas start to pop, you’re good.

Step 3: Cut the red onion into rings and the eggplant into cubes. Bake the eggplant and red onion in a second pan until the eggplant softens and turns dark. Then add the diced tomatoes.

Step 4: Make up the plates. Start with the couscous, then the tomato-eggplant stew and finally the chickpeas. Garnish with cilantro.

Selamat Makan! (Enjoy your meal!)