KENTANG BALADO ( Indonesian dish where potatoes are cooked in a spicy)

 Kentang Balado is a popular Indonesian dish where potatoes are cooked in a spicy, tangy, and sweet chili sauce. It's a flavorful and comforting dish that's often served as a side dish or enjoyed with steamed rice. Here's how you can make Kentang Balado at home:


Ingredients:

  • 4 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
  • 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil
  • 5 shallots, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 5-10 red bird's eye chilies (adjust to taste), thinly sliced
  • 2 large tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons of sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
  • 1 tablespoon of tamarind paste, dissolved in 2 tablespoons of water
  • 1 teaspoon of palm sugar (or brown sugar)
  • Salt to taste
  • Water, as needed
  • Fried shallots for garnish

Instructions:

Cooking the Potatoes:

  1. Parboil the Potatoes: Place the potato cubes in a pot of boiling water and cook for about 5 minutes, or until they are slightly tender but still firm. Drain the potatoes and set them aside.

  2. Fry the Potatoes: Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Fry the parboiled potato cubes until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside. Remove them from the pan and set them aside.

Making the Balado Sauce:

  1. Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed. Sauté the sliced shallots, minced garlic, and sliced red chilies until fragrant and the shallots are translucent.

  2. Add Tomatoes: Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook until they are soft and mushy, breaking them down with the back of a spoon.

  3. Add Sweet Soy Sauce: Stir in the sweet soy sauce and cook for another minute.

  4. Add Tamarind Paste and Sugar: Pour in the dissolved tamarind paste and palm sugar. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.

  5. Simmer: Add a little water if the sauce is too thick. Simmer the sauce for a few minutes until it thickens slightly and the flavors meld together.

  6. Adjust Seasoning: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with salt if needed.

Combining Potatoes and Sauce:

  1. Add Potatoes: Return the fried potato cubes to the pan and toss them with the balado sauce until they are well coated.

  2. Simmer: Let the potatoes simmer in the sauce for a few more minutes to absorb the flavors.

Serving:

  1. Garnish and Serve: Transfer the Kentang Balado to a serving dish and garnish with fried shallots.

  2. Serve: Serve hot as a side dish or with steamed rice.

Enjoy your flavorful and spicy Kentang Balado, a delicious Indonesian potato dish! Adjust the spiciness according to your preference.

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