Selasa, 23 Desember 2008

ok to post this time, we will learn to create basic ingredients, actually too late. but nothing, not of the same once.
we start with the basic ingredients

Ingredients:
  • 25 shallots, peeled and chopped
  • 12 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
  • 7 large red chilies, seeded and chopped
  • 2 inches laos, peeled and chopped
  • 2 inches kencur root, peeled and chopped
  • 4 inches fresh turmeric, peeled and chopped
  • 1 Tbs., coriander seeds
  • 6 candlenuts
  • 2 tsp. dried shrimp paste
  • ½ tsp. black peppercorns
  • 1 pinch fresh grated nutmeg
  • 3 cloves
  • 4 Tbs. vegetable oil

Instructions:
  • Some people use a food processor and some use a stone mortar or pestle to blend all the ingredients of these pastes. If you are using a mortar, always grind the dry spices first and then add the hardest ingredients such as laos and kencur, before adding shallots, chilies, and other soft ingredients. If you are using a food processor, blend the dry spices, then add all other ingredients, except oil.
  • Heat oil in a wok or a skillet, add the blended ingredients and cook over high heat, stirring frequently, for approximately 5 minutes until the paste turns golden. Cool before using.

Makes 2 cups.

Helpful hints: These basic pastes can be stored in a refrigerator for up to a week. However, it is always better to have pastes fresh before preparing a dish.

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