Sizzling Balut
Give our classic Filipino delicacy a new spin! Cooked in a spicy, savory sauce and served sizzling style, this spicy balut dish is delicious as an appetizer or main dish.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 balut, cooked and peeled
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 2 shallots, peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 thumb-size ginger, peeled and minced
- 3 Thai chili peppers, minced
- 1/2 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a shallow plate, lightly dredge peeled balut with flour.
- 2
In a wide pan over medium heat, heat oil. Add balut and cook, turning once or twice, until lightly browned. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.
- 3
Remove oil except for about 1 tablespoon from the pan. Add shallots, garlic, ginger, chili peppers, and bell pepper. Cook, stirring regularly, until softened and aromatic.
- 4
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, and water. Stir together until blended. Add to pan and bring to a boil.
- 5
Add balut and continue to cook, gently turning to coat in sauce, until heated through and sauce is thickened. Season with pepper to taste.
- 6
Remove from pan and arrange on sizzling plates. Garnish with green onions and serve hot.