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      Title: Basic Betutu Spices (Balinese)
 Categories: Spice, Mix, Indonesian
      Yield: 1-1/4 Cups

      6    Jalapeno chiles; seeded
      2    Lemon grass stalks; sliced
      1    Ginger root piece; sliced
      5    Shallots; sliced
      8 cl Garlic
      1    Galangal piece (1x1/2");
           - sliced
      2    Makrut lime leaves;
           - torn into pieces
      3 tb Ground dried kencur
      1 tb Ground turmeric
      1 tb Ground coriander
      1    Candlenut
      1 tb Black peppercorns; crushed
      1 tb Oil

  Look for kencur, a cousin of ginger and galangal, in Asian markets
  that carry a wide selection of Indonesian products.

  Combine chiles, lemon grass, ginger root, shallots, garlic,
  galangal, lime leaves, kencur, turmeric, coriander, candlenut, and
  peppercorns in food processor. Grind to paste.

  Heat 1 tb oil in skillet. Add ground mixture and saute over medium
  heat until aromatic and cooked, about 8 minutes. Add more oil if
  too dry.
  
  Source: Kenji Salz

  Presented by: Barbara Hansen, Times Staff Writer, L.A. Times article,
  "Barbecue: The Asian Palette", 10/13/94

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