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.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 248kcal
Ingredients
- 4 balut, cooked and peeled
- ¼ cup flour
- ¼ 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
- ½ small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a shallow plate, lightly dredge peeled balut with flour.
- 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.
- 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.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, and water. Stir together until blended. Add to pan and bring to a boil.
- Add balut and continue to cook, gently turning to coat in sauce, until heated through and sauce is thickened. Season with pepper to taste.
- Remove from pan and arrange on sizzling plates. Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
Serve the balut with spicy sauce on sizzling metal plates to help retain heat. Make sure to preheat the plates in the oven or on the stovetop for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 618mg | Sodium: 726mg | Potassium: 238mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 980IU | Vitamin C: 26.2mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 3.4mg