Balinese Thousand-Spice Sauce

Name: Balinese Thousand-Spice Sauce
Total time: 40 min
Yield: About 1/4 cup
Cuisine: asian
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)

Recipe from Four Seasons Bali at Jimbaran Bay

Adapted by Molly O'Neill

Total Time: 40 minutes
Rating: 4(10)
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Ingredients

Yield:About ¼ cup

4teaspoons vegetable oil
1large shallot, finely chopped
4cloves garlic, finely chopped
3-4 red bird chilies, seeded and finely chopped (see note)
2½tablespoons galangal, peeled and finely chopped (see note)
1tablespoon kentjur (lesser galangal), peeled and finely chopped (see note)
1tablespoon fresh turmeric root (see note), peeled and finely chopped, or 1 teaspoon ground dried turmeric
½tablespoon ground coriander
3candlenuts or macadamia nuts, ground or finely chopped (see note)
1tablespoon shrimp paste (see note)
½tablespoon black peppercorns, cracked
¼teaspoon ground nutmeg
2cloves, crushed
½cup sweet soy sauce (see note)

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Preparation

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

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Cheryl6 years ago

Here's the missing note which I retrieved from the source material: Note: Available at Asian markets or by mail from Adriana's Caravan, (800) 316-0820.

Cheryl6 years ago

Here's the missing note which I retrieved from the source material: Note: Available at Asian markets or by mail from Adriana's Caravan, (800) 316-0820.

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