Simple Tum Babi Recipe (Balinese steamed pork)


 

Tum Babi is a traditional Balinese dish made by wrapping seasoned minced pork in banana leaves and steaming until cooked. Here's a simple recipe for Tum Babi:

Ingredients:

  • 500g minced pork
  • 4 kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced
  • 2 lemongrass stalks, white parts only, bruised and finely chopped
  • 4 shallots, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 red chili peppers, finely chopped (adjust according to your spice preference)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon shrimp paste (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • Banana leaves or aluminum foil (for wrapping)
  • Kitchen twine or toothpicks (for securing the parcels)
  • Steamer

Instructions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the minced pork with the shallots, garlic, lemongrass, red chili peppers, kaffir lime leaves, ground turmeric, ground coriander, ground cumin, and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the seasonings.

  2. If using shrimp paste, add it to the mixture and combine thoroughly. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preference.

  3. Cut the banana leaves into square pieces, large enough to wrap the pork mixture.

  4. Take a spoonful of the pork mixture and place it in the center of a banana leaf square. Fold the sides of the banana leaf over the pork to form a parcel, then secure it with kitchen twine or toothpicks. Repeat with the remaining pork mixture and banana leaves.

  5. Place the wrapped parcels in a steamer basket, making sure there is space between each parcel to allow steam to circulate.

  6. Steam the Tum Babi parcels over medium heat for about 45-60 minutes, or until the pork is fully cooked and tender.

  7. Once cooked, carefully remove the parcels from the steamer and let them cool slightly before serving.

  8. To serve, unwrap the banana leaves and transfer the Tum Babi to a serving plate. Enjoy the flavorful and aromatic Balinese steamed pork with steamed rice or as part of a larger Balinese meal.

Note: You can adjust the spiciness of the Tum Babi by adding more or fewer chili peppers according to your preference.

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