Indonesian Seroendeng Topping
Seroendeng is a cruncy Peanut Coconut Condiment that is delicious over rice, noodles and veggies. It is also delicious as a snack on its own - move over popcorn!
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 239kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large shallots rough chopped
- 2 stalks lemongrass
- 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz. frozen grated coconut defrosted (or freshly grated coconut)
- 4 Kaffir lime leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons palm sugar
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon trassi shrimp paste/ belachan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a cookie sheet with silpat or parchment paper.
- Pound the lemongrass to release the juices. Place on the cookie sheet.
- Rough chop the peanuts. It's alright if some are left whole
- Using a mortar and pestle or food processor, grind the shallots, garlic and salt.
- Heat oil in a skillet and add shallot mix. Saute until softened.
- Add shrimp paste (trassi) and fry on medium-high heat for about 3-5 minutes, until all the moisture is gone.
- In a large bowl, combine coconut, peanuts, lemongrass, lime leaves, turmeric, coriander, cumin and sugar. Stir to combine.
- Add shallot mix and mix to combine. Spread evenly on a cookie sheet over the lemongrass.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden and it as dry as possible, without burning. Toss it frequently.
- After the first 10 minutes, toss every 5 minutes.
- Remove lemongrass and lime leaves.
- Leave to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight jar.
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Notes
You can also make this stovetop and toss mixture in a dry skillet on low heat to ensure it cooks evenly until very dry.
If using this method, cut the lemongrass in smaller pieces to make it easier to toss in the skillet.
Nutrition
Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 234mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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