mnx wrote...
balado base spice mixture
# 12 red chile peppers, seeded and chopped
# 8 cloves garlic
# 8 medium shallots
# 4 tomatoes, quartered
# 2 teaspoons shrimp paste
# 3 tablespoons peanut oil
# 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
# 2 teaspoons white vinegar
# 2 teaspoons white sugar
# salt and pepper to taste
#blend all ingredients in a blender until it becomes a paste.
#store in a tupperware and put it in the refrigerator until it is used.
#for 6-10 servings.
to use it:
# get some meat ready.it could be chicken,shrimp,beef or mutton.
# heat 1-2 tablespoon(s) of veggie oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
# pour the balado mixture (according to your taste and/or the amount of meat)into the skillet,stir well until fragrant.
# put the meat into the skillet.mix well and let it cook for about 5 mins.
# close the skillet,reduce the heat to medium-low,and let it simmer until the meat is cooked thoroughly.
# enjoy.easy peasy.serve with steamed rice.
What can be used to replace the shrimp paste? I can't find stuff like that where I live.