Brilio.net - Eid is usually a time to gather with your beloved family. Not only that, a number of people also usually serve various dishes during Eid. One dish that cannot be absent is fried potato chili sauce.
Fried potato chili sauce is usually made with various other ingredients such as gizzard liver, shrimp, quail eggs , anchovies, petai, and many more. How to make it is fairly easy. Dry fried potatoes just need to be mixed with balado spices.
Even though it looks easy, quite a few people admit that they failed when making their own fried potato chili sauce at home. The reason is, the resulting potato fried chili sauce is pale red in color. This makes fried potato chili sauce unattractive to serve, right?
As a solution, a number of people deliberately use a large amount of chili to produce fried potato chili sauce that is bright red in color. So what if chili stocks are running low at home?
Tricks for making fried red potato chili sauce.
No need to worry, because it turns out there are tricks you can do when making fried potato chili sauce so that the color turns bright red. The method was demonstrated by YouTube user Bersama Stfyani. This netizen explains every step when making fried potato chili sauce so that the results are delicious and the color is bright red.
The first step, peel and cut 7 potatoes. Then wash, drain, and fry until crusty. If so, drain it first.
photo: YouTube/With Stfyani
After that, fry the chicken liver as a complement to the fried potato chili sauce later. When it's cooked, remove from heat and drain. Next, first boil 100 grams of curly red chilies and 6 large red chilies for a few moments.
"This will make the fried chili sauce red in color and then puree it when it has been boiled," he said, quoted by BrilioFood from YouTube with Stfyani on Monday (8/4).
photo: YouTube/With Stfyani
When cooked, remove from heat and put the chilies in the chopper. Add shallots, garlic and candlenuts, puree. After that, saute the ground spices in the pan. Add a few bay leaves, lime leaves, and 2 lemongrass stalks, stir. When it has a fragrant aroma, add 1/2 tablespoon of salt, 1/2 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 1/2 tablespoon of stock powder to the pan.
photo: YouTube/With Stfyani
After that, add 65 ml of thick coconut milk and enough water. When the water has reduced, then add the fried potatoes and chicken liver. Stir until completely mixed.
photo: YouTube/With Stfyani
When it has thickened, the fried potato chili sauce can be immediately removed and served on a plate. Because the chilies used are boiled first, the color of the fried potato chili sauce appears bright red. Tempting, right?
photo: YouTube/With Stfyani
How to store fried potato chili sauce so it doesn't go stale for days.
Here are some tips for storing fried potato chili sauce so that it doesn't go stale and can last for days.
1. Choose the right container.
Use an airtight container or food container that can be tightly closed to store the fried potato chili sauce. Make sure the container is clean and dry before using.
2. Refrigeration.
After the potato fried chili has cooled, store it directly in the freezer or refrigerator. The cold temperature in the refrigerator will help slow the growth of bacteria and maintain the freshness of the chili sauce.
3. Add oil.
If your fried potato chili sauce doesn't contain enough oil, add a little oil on top before storing it. The oil will form a protective layer that can prevent air and bacteria from entering the chili sauce.
4. Avoid contamination.
Make sure that no water or other objects enter the chili sauce container. Use a clean spoon or spatula every time you take the chili sauce to avoid contamination.
5. Storage in portions.
If possible, separate the fried potato chili sauce into small portions before storing it. This will help maintain the freshness of the chili sauce that is not used all at once, without disturbing the rest of the stored chili sauce.
6. Reheat properly.
When consuming fried potato chili sauce that has been stored, make sure to heat it until hot before serving. Heating can kill bacteria that may have developed in the chili sauce during storage.
By following the tips above, you can store the fried potato chili sauce well and keep it fresh for several days. However, make sure to always use food safety considerations and throw away chili sauce that has been stored for too long or doesn't look fresh.