Balachan-dish
Description
A delicious addition to everyday and festive dishes. If you'd like a milder flavor for your sauce, replace some of the chili peppers with red bell pepper. This will give Balachan a slightly sweet taste, making it just as delicious and suitable even for ladies. Although shrimp paste is included in the sauce, our family has no problem enjoying it with meat dishes. I highly recommend trying to prepare Balachan—a dish that lets you experience authentic Asian cuisine.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients. Wash the peppers and lime, then dry them with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
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Step 2
In a dry hot skillet, sear the shrimp paste on both sides until a golden crust forms, then transfer the block to a separate plate.
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Step 3
While frying the pasta, grind the crushed peppers in a mortar into a paste.
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Step 4
After that, add the slightly cooled, fried shrimp paste to the peppers and mash it with a pestle into a homogeneous mass.
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Step 5
Next, add the juice of one lime wedge.
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Step 6
Season the sauce with salt and mix well. The sauce is ready to use.