Balinese Thousand-Spice Sauce Recipe

Name: Balinese Thousand-Spice Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 large shallot, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 3-4 red bird chilies, seeded and finely chopped (see note); 2 1/2 tablespoons galangal, peeled and finely chopped (see note); 1 tablespoon kentjur (lesser galangal), peeled and finely chopped (see note); 1 tablespoon fresh turmeric root (see note), peeled and finely chopped, or 1 teaspoon ground dried turmeric; 1/2 tablespoon ground coriander; 3 candlenuts or macadamia nuts, ground or finely chopped (see note); 1 tablespoon shrimp paste (see note); 1/2 tablespoon black peppercorns, cracked; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 cloves, crushed; 1/2 cup sweet soy sauce (see note)

Servings: persons

4 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 large shallot, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3-4 red bird chilies, seeded and finely chopped (see note)
2 1/2 tablespoons galangal, peeled and finely chopped (see note)
1 tablespoon kentjur (lesser galangal), peeled and finely chopped (see note)
1 tablespoon fresh turmeric root (see note), peeled and finely chopped, or 1 teaspoon ground dried turmeric
1/2 tablespoon ground coriander
3 candlenuts or macadamia nuts, ground or finely chopped (see note)
1 tablespoon shrimp paste (see note)
1/2 tablespoon black peppercorns, cracked
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cloves, crushed
1/2 cup sweet soy sauce (see note)

1
In a large skillet, over medium heat, heat the oil.
2
Add all the ingredients except the sweet soy sauce and cook, scraping the bottom of the pan frequently, until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
3
Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes more.
4
Transfer the mixture to a blender.
5
Add 3/4cup water and process until smooth.
6
Return the puree to the skillet, place over medium heat and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
7
Add the soy sauce, lower the heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
8
If the mixture seems too thick, stir in a few tablespoons cold water.
9
Strain the mixture in a sieve over a large bowl.
10
Use in the spiced lobster sate (see recipe).

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 teaspoons vegetable oil, 1 large shallot, finely chopped, 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 3-4 red bird chilies, seeded and finely chopped (see note), and more.

Yes, Balinese Thousand-Spice Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Balinese Thousand-Spice Sauce

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