Chao Roasting Sauce (Lion Sauce)

Steps

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1. 1
   Heat cooking oil in a pan and add the minced lemongrass, shallots, and chopped red chili. Stir-fry until the lemongrass and shallots turn golden brown.
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2. 2
   Pour in the orange juice and bring to a boil to help preserve the sauce longer.
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3. 3
   Add the fresh chao paste, chao sauce liquid, sugar, chicken bouillon powder, black pepper, oyster sauce, chili sauce, and fish sauce in sequence.
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4. 4
   Transfer all ingredients to a blender and process until the sauce reaches a smooth, fine consistency.
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5. 5
   Pour the sauce into a container and allow it to cool. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to one month.
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6. 6
   To use, combine 200g of sauce with 1kg of meat and mix thoroughly. Let it marinate for just 15 minutes for the seasonings to penetrate the meat.
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7. 7
   Roast the marinated meat in the oven. Serve with fresh vegetables, herbs, pickled vegetables, or cucumber on the side.
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