Title: Tongkol and Jengkol Balado Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1/4 kg of sliced mackerel tuna (tongkol)
- 10 pieces of mature jengkol beans, split
- Juice of 1 lime
- Cooking oil
- Salt and mushroom bouillon to taste
Spice Paste:
- 1 ounce of curly red chilies
- 1 clove of garlic
- 7 shallots
Steps:
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Rinse the mackerel tuna thoroughly, then marinate with lime juice and a pinch of salt. Let it sit for a while.
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Heat cooking oil in a pan, add the jengkol beans and cook until tender. Remove the skins and flatten them. Set aside.
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Fry the mackerel tuna in the same oil until cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
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If the oil is too dirty, replace it with fresh oil. Add the spice paste and sauté until fragrant. Season with salt and mushroom bouillon, cooking until the raw chili smell dissipates.
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Once the seasoning is right, mix in the mackerel tuna and jengkol beans until evenly coated with the balado seasoning.
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Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy your Tongkol and Jengkol Balado!
This Tongkol and Jengkol Balado recipe combines the richness of mackerel tuna with the unique flavor of jengkol beans, all infused with a spicy and aromatic balado seasoning. Perfect to serve with steamed rice, this dish promises to add a flavorful Indonesian touch to your dining experience.
