bumbu bali

Bumbu Bali, also known as Base Gede, is an Indonesian spice paste that is the basis for many traditional ingredients.

Bumbu Bali

cm Greater Galangal

cm Lesser Galangal

cm Turmeric

cm Ginger

Shallots

cloves

Red Chilies (mild)

Hot Chilies (spicy)

tsp Shrimp Paste

Salam Leaves (or 1 bay leaf)

Lemongrass

tbsp Coconut OIl

tsp Sea Salt

tbsp Coriander

tsp Black Pepper

tsp White Pepper

Cloves

Candlenuts

tsp Cumin

tsp Nutmeg

tsp Sesame Seeds

Finely chop all the ingredients except the lemongrass, salam leaves, coconut oil. and Base Wangen.

Pound all the ingredients (except the coconut oil, salam leaves and lemongrass) in a mortar and pestle, or use a blender. If using a blender add a little bit of water.

Add the coconut oil to a pan on high heat. Fry the ground spices and add the salam leaves and lemongrass. Stir for 5 minutes until you get a pleasant strong aroma. Now you have made Bumbu Bali!

A step by step guide to making Bumbu Bali - a delicious Balinese curry paste that’s the foundation of so many Balinese dishes.

Bumbu Bali - Balinese Curry Paste Recipe

candlenuts

coriander seeds

black peppercorns

white peppercorns

sesame seeds

nutmeg

cumin seeds

(15cm) galangal

turmeric (or replace with 2 tbsp of dried turmeric)

ginger

shallots, peeled

garlic,

red chillies

hot chillies

shrimp paste (or mushroom sauce

salam leaves (or 1 bay leaf)

lemongrass (chopped)

coconut oil

salt

base wangen

Blitz the ingredients for the base wangen in...

Blitz the ingredients for the base wangen in a spice grinder, or grind with a pestle and mortar until you’ve got a fine powder.

Set aside three tablespoons of base wangen and...

Set aside three tablespoons of base wangen and put the rest into an airtight jar for future use.

Finely chop all of the ingredients except the...

Finely chop all of the ingredients except the salam leaf, base wangen and lemongrass.

Heat the coconut oil, fry your base wangen,...

Heat the coconut oil, fry your base wangen, salam leaf, lemongrass and salt until they release a strong aroma.

Pound the chopped ingredients and those from the...

Pound the chopped ingredients and those from the pan in a pestle and mortar until you have made a paste (you can do this in a food processor but you will need to add a little water and the flavours don’t tend to be as pungent).

Use as much as you need and store...

Use as much as you need and store in the freezer for next use.

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