Sauces
INGREDIENTS
Garlic, minced
Shallot, minced
Jinda chili, deseeded, minced
Small dried shrimp, fried, pounded in mortar
Dried scallop, minced, fried, pounded in mortar
Dried razor clam, minced, fried, pounded in mortar
Dried squid, minced, fried, pounded in mortar
Dried mussel, fried, pounded in mortar
Anchovy, rinsed, minced
Sunflower oil
Coconut water
Healthy boy
Star anise
METHOD
Fry dried shrimp in sunflower oil until crisp, drain and pound in mortar.
Saute garlic, shallot, and jinda chili in reserved oil for 5–10 minutes for very light color, then add small dried shrimp, both fried and fresh chinese sausage, and anchovy, stirring continuously.
Add coconut water, healthy boy, star anise, continue reducing 10–15 minutes, adjust seasoning as needed, strain and reserve oil from solids.