Bumbu Bali (Balinese Base Genep Chili Paste)
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
11 mins
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Servings
12 ( yield: 1 cup)
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Calories
58 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Indonesian
Bumbu Bali (Balinese Base Genep Chili Paste)
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Bumbu Bali is a vegan culinary gem hailing from the enchanting Indonesian island of Bali. This plant-based and gluten-free recipe has a fragrant blend of coriander seeds, bird’s eye chilies, cumin seeds, lemongrass, lime leaves and more. Perfect for enhancing dishes like fried rice. This Balinese spice paste paste is the key to unlocking the vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia in your own kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- ½ teaspoon black peppercorns
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 cardamom pods
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 4 candlenuts macadamia nuts, or blanched hazelnuts
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons grated ginger
- ½ cup shallots minced
- 1 stalk lemongrass thinly sliced, butter dry leaves discarded
- 4 bird’s eye chilies
- 2 makrut lime leaves aka kaffir lime
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh turmeric or ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup refined coconut oil
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Instructions
- Over medium heat, toast the coriander seeds, black peppercorns, cumin seeds, cardamom pods, whole cloves, ground nutmeg, and candlenuts (or alternatives like macadamia nuts or blanched hazelnuts in a dry pan until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- Grind the toasted spices and roasted nuts into a fine powder in either a mortar and pestle or blender.
- Add minced garlic, grated ginger, minced shallots, lemongrass, bird’s eye chilies, makrut lime leaf, fresh turmeric (or turmeric powder), and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Heat coconut oil in a pan, add the chili paste, and stir-fry until fragrant and the oil separates. Allow it to cool, then store in an airtight container for future use, or portion it and freeze it in an ice cube tray for long-term storage.
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Notes
- 🌬️Fragrant Fusion: Carefully toast spices and nuts over medium heat without oil until they release a fragrant aroma. Avoid over-toasting to prevent bitterness.
- 🎶Spice Symphony: Achieve a well-rounded Bumbu Bali by grinding toasted spices and nuts into a fine powder. Take your time for a consistent texture—it's the cornerstone of your chili paste.
- 🔄Substitution Savvy: If substituting ground spices, note they require less toasting. For a mix of whole and ground spices, toast the whole ones briefly before adding powdered ones to prevent scorching.
- 🔥Heat Harmony: Adjust bird's eye chilies to your preferred spice level. Taste and modify as needed to customize the heat level, tailoring the dish to your liking.
- 🌶️Flavor Fusion Mastery: When stir-frying the chili paste in coconut oil, wait for the oil to separate. This ensures full cooking and flavor infusion—don't rush for a depth of flavor in your paste.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
58kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.3g
Sodium
100mg
(4%)
Potassium
108mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
146IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12( yield: 1 cup)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 58 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 58kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Sodium | 100mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 108mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 146IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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