Brilio.net - Worcester sauce is a seasoning that has a savory, spicy taste and a distinctive aroma. The use of Worcester sauce can enhance the deliciousness of various dishes. This seasoning is often used as a flavor enhancer in cooking.
Chinese cuisine, especially stir-fries, often uses Worcestershire sauce in its preparation. Worcestershire sauce is also suitable for use as a marinade for meat because it provides an umami taste. The use of Worcestershire sauce in Indonesia is common as a seasoning for fried rice and chili sauce.
The availability of Worcestershire sauce is still limited to supermarkets or large stores in urban areas. The popularity of Worcestershire sauce in villages or remote areas is not as high as soy sauce or sweet soy sauce. Distribution limitations make this product difficult to find in some areas.
Making Worcestershire sauce can be done independently at home as an alternative. The manufacturing process is relatively simple and not complicated. The ingredients needed in making Worcestershire sauce are also easily available on the market.
Wondering how to make this soy sauce? Check out BrilioFood's review from YouTube/Santo Sapi on Thursday (10/31).
Materials needed:
- 1 tbsp tamarind
- 1/2 tsp black peppercorns, finely ground
- 1/4 onion, roughly chopped
- 3 cloves of shallot, roughly chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 5 red chilies, roughly chopped
- 1/2 Javanese sugar
- 1 tbsp salted fish
- 12 cloves
- 5 tbsp soy sauce
- Vinegar
- Chili sauce
1. Heat a pan and fry the shallots, garlic and onions.
photo: YouTube/Santo Sapi
2. After the onions are browned, add the salted fish (so that the smell is not too fishy), fry. After that, turn off the stove.
photo: YouTube/Santo Sapi
3. Boil water in a pan, just enough to fill one segment. Once it is almost boiling, add the onions and the roasted fish.
photo: YouTube/Santo Sapi
4. When it boils, reduce the heat and add the cloves, tamarind, chili, Javanese sugar, and black pepper.
photo: YouTube/Santo Sapi
5. Add soy sauce and stir. Continue to cook on low heat for a long time.
photo: YouTube/Santo Sapi
6. After cooking for approximately 40 minutes, natural oil will come out from the boiling process. Continue cooking with small amounts of water until it completely shrinks and becomes oily.
photo: YouTube/Santo Sapi
7. After cooking for 1 1/4 hours, the water will reduce a lot. Turn off the stove and strain. Worcestershire sauce is ready to use.
photo: YouTube/Santo Sapi
Even without preservatives, this Worcestershire sauce can last for months. Santo himself revealed that his Worcestershire sauce can last for 2 months. This can be used as a stock of Worcestershire sauce at home.
"I don't know for sure how long, but mine was still usable for two months," said YouTube/Santo Sapi.
This video also garnered many netizen comments. Many of them claimed to have gained new knowledge and wanted to practice it.
"Hmmmm... Actually making it yourself is healthier, because there are no preservatives. You're smart, Kang Santo. Thank you for sharing your knowledge," said YouTube/Anita Heri.
"Wow....I've gained more knowledge. I'll try it another time. Thank you, Mr. Santo Sapi. It just so happens that all the ingredients are already at home," explained YouTube/Lilik Sunarsih.
"Mr. Santo, thanks, I really like this, it's really great for various seafood dishes and delicious stir-fries," said YouTube/Driyan Kurniawan.