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Title: Basic Betutu Spices (Balinese)
Categories: Spice, Mix, Indonesian
Yield: 1-1/4 Cups
6 Jalapeno chiles; seeded
2 Lemon grass stalks; sliced
1 Ginger root piece; sliced
5 Shallots; sliced
8 cl Garlic
1 Galangal piece (1x1/2");
- sliced
2 Makrut lime leaves;
- torn into pieces
3 tb Ground dried kencur
1 tb Ground turmeric
1 tb Ground coriander
1 Candlenut
1 tb Black peppercorns; crushed
1 tb Oil
Look for kencur, a cousin of ginger and galangal, in Asian markets
that carry a wide selection of Indonesian products.
Combine chiles, lemon grass, ginger root, shallots, garlic,
galangal, lime leaves, kencur, turmeric, coriander, candlenut, and
peppercorns in food processor. Grind to paste.
Heat 1 tb oil in skillet. Add ground mixture and saute over medium
heat until aromatic and cooked, about 8 minutes. Add more oil if
too dry.
Source: Kenji Salz
Presented by: Barbara Hansen, Times Staff Writer, L.A. Times article,
"Barbecue: The Asian Palette", 10/13/94
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