Balinese Seafood Spice Paste Recipe(Bumbu Ikan) |
Ingredients: |
450 g red chilies, halved, seeded and sliced 50 g garlic, peeled and sliced 225 g shallots, peeled and sliced 175 g turmeric, peeled and sliced 100 g ginger, peeled and sliced 125 g candlenuts 200 g tomatoes, halved and seeded 2 tablespoons coriander (cilantro) seeds, crushed 150 ml coconut or vegetable oil 2½ tablespoons tamarind pulp 3 salam leaves (Indonesian bay leaves) 2 stalks lemon grass, bruised ¾ tablespoon salt 250 ml water |
Method: Combine all ingredients except tamarind pulp, salam leaves, lemon grass, salt and water, in a stone mortar or blender (processor) and grind coarsely. Transfer ground ingredients to a heavy saucepan, add remaining ingredients and simmer over medium heat for about 1 hour or until all the liquid has evaporated and paste is golden in color. Leave to cool completely before using or storing. |
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