A little taste of Bali - Base Genep a.k.a awesome Indonesian spice mix
Author: Finding Feasts
Cuisine: Indonesian
Serves: ¾ Cup
Ingredients
5 candlenuts
1 tsp black peppercorns
2 tsp coriander seeds
2 cloves
½ tsp sesame seeds
3 garlic cloves
5 red shallots, chopped roughly
3 long red chilies, seeded and chopped roughly
3 small red chilies, chopped roughly
2 Tbs chopped fresh tumeric
2 Tbs chopped galangal
1 & ½ Tbs chopped ginger
3 tsp chopped kencur (good luck finding this in Sydney!)
½ tsp shrimp paste (optional)
¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
vegetable oil for frying
Method
Grab your pestle and mortar (you'll need a fairly large one!) Grind candlenuts, peppercorns, coriander seeds, cloves, and sesame seeds into a fine powder
Add the remaining ingredients and work in your pestle and mortar until you have a smooth paste. The spice mix should be very fragrant and definitely peppery! Pop the mix into a jar and store in the fridge for up to a week.
Recipe by Finding Feasts at https://www.findingfeasts.com.au/recipe-index/a-little-taste-of-bali-base-genep-a-k-a-awesome-indonesian-spice-mix/