Balinese Lawar Recipe

 


Certainly! Here's a simplified version of Balinese Lawar that's easy to make:

Ingredients:

  • 200g green beans, trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded coconut (fresh or desiccated)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red chili pepper, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon shrimp paste (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon palm sugar (or brown sugar)
  • Salt to taste
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions:

  1. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the shredded coconut until golden brown and fragrant, stirring frequently. Once toasted, set aside.

  2. In the same skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the shallots, garlic, and red chili pepper. Sauté until the shallots are soft and translucent.

  3. If using shrimp paste, add it to the skillet and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.

  4. Add the thinly sliced green beans to the skillet and stir-fry for about 3-5 minutes, or until the beans are tender but still slightly crisp.

  5. Stir in the ground turmeric, ground coriander, and palm sugar. Mix well to coat the beans evenly with the spices.

  6. Add the toasted shredded coconut to the skillet and mix until well combined with the beans and spices. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

  7. Season the lawar with salt to taste, then remove the skillet from the heat.

  8. Transfer the Balinese lawar to a serving dish and garnish with lime wedges.

  9. Serve warm or at room temperature as a side dish or part of a larger Indonesian meal. Enjoy the flavorful and aromatic taste of this easy Balinese Lawar!

Feel free to adjust the ingredients according to your taste preferences and dietary restrictions.

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