Kentang Balado: Patatas al Estilo Padang con Sambal (Vegano)

Ingredientes

• 2 large potatoes, sliced into wedges
• 3 shallots
• 2 cloves garlic
• 5 big red chillies, roughly chopped
• 2 bird’s eye chillies, roughly chopped (optional)
• 1 inch galangal, peeled and roughly chopped (optional)
• 4 lime leaves, torn
• Salt to taste
• Vegetable oil for frying

Preparación

1. 1

   Soak the potato wedges in salt water for 15 minutes to flavour them. Drain and pat dry with a paper towel.

2. 2

   Blend the shallots, garlic, galangal, and all the chillies.

3. 3

   Fry the potatoes until they turn golden. Set aside. (Boil for a healthier version.)

4. 4

   In another pan, add 2 tbsp vegetable oil and heat the pan over a medium flame.

5. 5

   Add the blended paste and fry for 3 minutes or until the paste thickens.

6. 6

   Add the lime leaves and salt to the paste.

7. 7

   Then, add the potatoes and stir-fry for another 3 minutes.

8. 8

   Turn off the heat and serve.