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Balado

A type of bumbu (Indonesian spice blend), balado is a hot sauce that’s made from a mixture of fresh produce and aromatics reduced to a paste.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 75 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Indonesian , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 7 oz red peppers , seeded
  • 8 shallots , cut into 4
  • 4 cloves garlic , peeled
  • 4 green Padi peppers or Jalapeño (or more or less depending on the desired heat)
  • 2 tomatoes , peeled, seeded and diced
  • 3 kaffir lime leaves
  • 3 tablespoons chopped lemongrass
  • 1 tbsp fresh turmeric , peeled and chopped
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil , or palm oil
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Equipment
  • Mortar and pestle
  • Wok

Instructions

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  1. Crush the shallots, red peppers, green Padi peppers, garlic, turmeric in a mortar until a thick paste is obtained.
  2. Add half of the chopped lemongrass and mix.
  3. In a frying pan or wok, heat the chosen oil over medium heat then add the chili paste.
  4. Stir fry for 1 minute.
  5. Add the kaffir lime leaves and the rest of the lemongrass, and fry for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  6. Add the tomatoes, water, sugar and salt. Mix.
  7. Fry for 2 minutes.
  8. Add the lime juice and stir constantly over medium-low heat until the tomato is melted and all of the liquid is reduced.
  9. Adjust the seasoning and add more sugar or salt if necessary. Mix and remove from heat.