Chef Shares the Unique Taste of Green Chili That Makes Many People Addicted

Mi instant green chili (Yesica Sitinjak/VOI)

JAKARTA - Green chili is one of the chili that has its own uniqueness. Its uniqueness is in the form of fresh, savory, and rich aroma.

Not only that, the green color in this chili comes from the chlorophyll pigment and a milder, but aromatic, spicy taste. This makes green chili the favorite choice for various typical Indonesian dishes.

"So green chili is very different from chili or chili or chili red. Green chili has a fragrant taste, it has a juicy, and can feel a little lemon," said Chef, Content Creator and F&B Consultant, Ade Koerniawan, in Cipete area, South Jakarta, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

However, in addition to traditional cuisine, green chilies with their interesting taste also become an inspiration and are used in various modern culinary creations. From light snacks to modern instant noodles that are favored by the younger generation.

"Now, the culinary trend of the community continues to seek more authentic and daring flavors, and green chili is becoming more popular and always sought after, because it offers a rich but familiar taste experience," he explained.

Seeing this, Indomie finally returned to present a contemporary instant noodle product with the authentic taste of delicious green chili, namely Indomie Goreng Cabe Ijo.

"The comeback of Indomie Goreng Cabe Ijo is carried out to meet the demand of Indomie Lovers who miss this variant very much," said General Manager of Marketing, Noodle Division, PT Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur Tbk, Julia Atman.

In addition to the typical green chili taste, the instant noodles also come with a spicier and more savory taste. This is expected to suit the evolving tastes of consumers as time goes on.

"However, now there is a more daring taste with more spicy and more savory flavors, to answer the evolving tastes of consumers. The presence of this variant is part of the commitment to continue to bring innovations that are born from consumer preferences and enthusiasm," concluded Julia Atman.