Bumbu Recipe
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Ingredients
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Spices
Aromatics
Chilies
Liquids
Method
Preparation of Spices
- 1
- 2
Grind the Spices
Once cooled, transfer the toasted spices to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. Grind them into a fine powder and set aside.
Preparation of Aromatics
- 3
Chop the Aromatics
Peel and finely chop the shallots and garlic. Grate the ginger and set all aside.
Preparation of Chilies
- 4
Prepare the Chilies
Remove the stems from the dried red chilies and soak them in warm water for about 10 minutes. After soaking, chop them finely. For the fresh red chili, remove the seeds and chop finely.
Cooking
- 5
Cook the Bumbu
In a large skillet, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the chopped shallots, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Then add the ground spice mixture and the chopped chilies. Continue to cook, stirring frequently for another 5-7 minutes, until the mixture is fragrant and slightly caramelized.





