Udang balado

Udang Balado is a popular Indonesian dish, specifically from the Padang region of West Sumatra. The term "Udang Balado" translates to "shrimp in spicy sauce" in English, with "udang" meaning shrimp and "balado" referring to the spicy chili sauce in which the shrimp is cooked.

Ingredients

The primary ingredient in Udang Balado is shrimp, which is typically used in its whole form, including the shell. The shrimp is cooked in a spicy sauce, or "balado". This sauce is made from a blend of chili peppers, tomatoes, shallots, garlic, and terasi, a type of Indonesian shrimp paste. Other ingredients may include lime juice, salt, and sugar.

Preparation

To prepare Udang Balado, the shrimp is first cleaned and then fried until it turns a golden color. The balado sauce is prepared separately by grinding the chili peppers, shallots, garlic, and terasi together into a paste. This paste is then sautéed in a pan with oil until it is fragrant. The fried shrimp is added to the pan and mixed with the sauce. The dish is typically served with rice.

Variations

While Udang Balado is traditionally made with shrimp, variations of the dish may use other types of seafood, such as squid or crab. The level of spiciness can also be adjusted according to personal preference by adding more or less chili peppers.

See also

• List of Indonesian dishes
• List of seafood dishes
• Padang cuisine