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Bumbu Merah (Base Indonesian Red Spice Paste)
Bumbu Merah (Base Indonesian Red Spice Paste) is a traditional Indonesian recipe for a classic red curry spice blend with shallots, garlic and red chillies. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Indonesian version of: Base Indonesian Red Spice Paste (Bumbu Merah).
prep time
10 minutes
cook time
10 minutes
Total Time:
20 minutes
Makes:
1 jar
Rating: 
Tags : CurryChilli RecipesIndonesia Recipes
This is used for: rendang (spicy red slow-cooked curry, typically with beef), balado (spicy tomato-based stir fry) or even to give a kick to a simple nasi goreng (fried rice).
Ingredients:
250g Shallot
125g Garlic
300g Red chillies
1 tsp salt
Method:
Add the shallot and garlic to a stone mortar and pound to a smooth paste with a heavy pestle.
Next add the chillies and pound once more until you have a smooth paste.
Mix in the salt then to a jar and store in the refrigerator if not using immediately, it will keep for 2 weeks. You can freeze for longer-term storage.
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