A little taste of Bali - Base Genep a.k.a awesome Indonesian spice mix
 
 
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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
  1. 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
  2. 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/