Simple Balado Quail Eggs and Skipjack Tuna Recipe
This delightful Balado dish combines tender quail eggs and savory skipjack tuna in a spicy, flavorful sauce. Perfect for those looking to explore Indonesian flavors with minimal fuss, this recipe is both easy to prepare and utterly delicious.
Ingredients
- 15 quail eggs
- 5 pieces of skipjack tuna (store-bought and packaged)
- 2 red chilies
- 3 bird’s eye chilies
- 2 shallots
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tomato
- Seasoning (to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
- Sugar (to taste)
- Sweet soy sauce (to taste)
Instructions
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Prepare the Ingredients: Start by frying the quail eggs and skipjack tuna briefly until lightly cooked. Once done, set them aside to cool.
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Blend the Spices: In a blender, combine the red chilies, bird’s eye chilies, shallots, garlic, and tomato. Blend until you achieve a smooth paste.
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Sauté the Spice Mixture: Heat a bit of oil in a pan and sauté the blended spice mixture until fragrant. This step is crucial for developing the flavors.
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Add Water and Seasonings: Pour a small amount of water into the pan and add your chosen seasoning, sugar, and sweet soy sauce. Adjust the seasoning to your preference.
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Combine and Cook: Taste the sauce to ensure it has the right balance of flavors. Once satisfied, add the fried quail eggs and skipjack tuna back into the pan. Stir gently to coat the ingredients in the sauce.
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Serve: Once everything is well mixed and heated through, transfer your Balado quail eggs and tuna to a serving dish. Enjoy this simple yet flavorful dish as part of your meal!
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