Fragrant Balinese Lawar with Kaffir Lime and Vegetables

Name: Fragrant Balinese Lawar with Kaffir Lime and Vegetables
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Grated Coconut; Shallots; Garlic Cloves; Red Chilies; Lemongrass; Pork or Chicken Meat; Green Beans; Kaffir Lime Leaves; Galangal; Turmeric; Coriander Seeds; Shrimp Paste; Fried Shallots; Lime Wedges

A Tropical Indonesian Delight

Traditional Balinese Lawar infused with the zesty kick of kaffir lime and fresh vegetables.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Spiced Coconut

Grated Coconut

1 cup, freshly grated

Shallots

4, finely chopped

Garlic Cloves

4, minced

Red Chilies

2, finely sliced

Lemongrass

1 stalk, finely chopped

For the Meat and Vegetables

Pork or Chicken Meat

500g, minced

Green Beans

200g, finely sliced

Kaffir Lime Leaves

2, finely shredded

Galangal

1-inch piece, minced

For the Spice Paste

Turmeric

1-inch piece, peeled and chopped

Coriander Seeds

1 teaspoon

Shrimp Paste

1 teaspoon

For Garnishing

Fried Shallots

2 tablespoons

Lime Wedges

for serving

Preparation

Marinating the Meat

Combine Meat and Lime Leaves

In a bowl, mix minced meat with shredded kaffir lime leaves and minced galangal. Add a pinch of salt.

Let it marinate for 20 minutes.

Chill

Cover and place in the refrigerator.

Keep chilled until ready to cook.

Preparing the Coconut and Vegetables

Toast the Coconut

Toast the grated coconut in a dry skillet over medium-low heat until golden brown.

⚠ Do not over-toast the coconut; its bitterness can overpower the dish.

Blanch the Beans

Blanch green beans in boiling water for 5 minutes, then transfer to ice water to cool.

Drain

Drain well and set aside.

Cooking Process

Making Spice Paste

Blend turmeric, coriander seeds, and shrimp paste into a smooth paste.

💡 Pro Tip: Use a mortar and pestle for a more traditional texture.

Cooking Meat

In a hot pan over medium-high heat, sauté shallots, garlic, and red chilies until fragrant. Add marinated meat and cook until well done.

Assembling Lawar

Mix cooked meat with spice paste, toasted coconut, blanched green beans, and chopped lemongrass until well combined.

Plating & Serving