Balado Sardines
Ingredients
- 5 sardines
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt, to taste
- For the Balado Sauce:
- 15 curly red chilies
- 5 shallots
- 1 tomato
- Salt, sugar, and seasoning, to taste
Instructions
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Prepare the Sardines: Begin by cleaning the sardines thoroughly. Once cleaned, coat them with lime juice and salt, allowing them to marinate for about 5 minutes so the flavors can penetrate the fish.
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Fry the Sardines: In a hot pan, fry the marinated sardines until they are crispy and golden brown. Once cooked, remove them from the oil and let them drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
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Make the Balado Sauce: For the balado sauce, blend the curly red chilies, shallots, and tomato until smooth. In a skillet, heat a little oil and sauté the blended mixture until it cooks through and releases its aromatic oils.
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Season the Sauce: Add salt, sugar, and seasoning to the sautéed mixture, tasting and adjusting the seasoning as needed to achieve the desired balance of flavors.
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Combine with Sardines: Gently add the fried sardines into the balado sauce, tossing them lightly to coat without breaking the fish. Allow them to simmer in the sauce for a minute to absorb the flavors.
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Serve: Once everything is well combined, remove from heat and serve your delicious Balado Sardines hot, either as a main dish or as a flavorful side.
Enjoy!
This vibrant dish embodies the rich flavors of Indonesian cuisine, perfect for sharing with family and friends. Enjoy your culinary journey with Balado Sardines!
