Indonesian Food Recipe

Ingredients:

1 unripe mango (about 8 oz/250 g), peeled and pitted, flesh finely diced

1 teaspoon salt

1 red finger-length chili, deseeded

5 shallots, peeled

½ teaspoon dried shrimp paste (Trasi), dry-roasted

1 spring Asian basil, minced

2 tablespoons oil

Method:

1. Sprinkle the mango with the salt, mix well and set aside for 10 to 15 minutes in a colander to drain. Place the mango in dry cloth and squeeze out as much liquid as you can

Grind the chili, shallots and dried shrimp paste to a smooth paste in amortar or blender, adding a little oil to keep the mixture turning. Add the basil and oil to the ground mixture and mix well, then adds this mixture to the mango and toss lightly. Serve immedietly.

source: authentic food recipes from Indonesia, Heinz von Helzen