Balado Kentang Ati Ampela Telor Ceplok: A Flavorful Indonesian Dish
Ingredients:
- Potatoes: Enough to suit your needs (pre-fried)
- Chicken Liver and Gizzard (Ati Ampela): Pre-fried
- Fried Eggs (Telor Ceplok): As desired
- Sweet Soy Sauce (Kecap Manis)
- Seasoning (Penyedap Rasa)
- Water
- Bay Leaves (Daun Salam)
- For the Spice Paste:
- 4 cloves garlic
- 8 shallots
- 5-6 curly red chilies (cabe merah keriting)
- Sugar
- Salt
Steps:
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Prepare the Spice Paste: Start by blending the garlic, shallots, and curly red chilies into a smooth paste. Adjust the quantities according to your heat preference and desired spice level.
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Sauté the Spice Paste: Heat a pan over medium heat and add a little oil. Sauté the spice paste along with bay leaves until fragrant and the paste begins to darken slightly.
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Add Ingredients: Once the spice paste is aromatic, add the pre-fried potatoes, chicken liver and gizzard, and fried eggs to the pan. Stir to coat all the ingredients with the spice mixture.
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Season and Simmer: Pour in a small amount of water and stir in the sweet soy sauce and seasoning. Continue to cook, allowing the mixture to simmer gently.
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Adjust the Flavors: Taste the dish and adjust the seasoning with more salt, sugar, or soy sauce as needed. Ensure the flavors are well balanced.
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Serve: Once the flavors have melded and the dish has a rich, slightly saucy consistency, remove from heat. Serve hot with steamed rice for a complete meal.
Enjoy this Indonesian classic, where the combination of crispy potatoes, savory chicken liver and gizzard, and rich, spicy sauce creates a delightful burst of flavors. Perfect for a comforting meal that brings a touch of Indonesian culinary tradition to your table.
