Welcome to the NoKu Gastronomy Series
At NoKu Beach House, food isn’t just nourishment — it’s an experience. The NoKu Gastronomy Series showcases recipes crafted by our villa’s expert culinary team, designed to bring Bali’s bold flavours into your own kitchen.
In this edition, we’re sharing the secret behind one of our signature condiments: Chilli Crust for Beef. Rich, spicy, and packed with umami, this fiery paste elevates any dish — from grilled seafood to simple steamed rice.
Whether you’re recreating it at home or booking a stay at NoKu Beach House, this is one flavour explosion you don’t want to miss.
Beef Chilli Crust
Ingredients
- 220 gm large chillies
- 5 gm small chillies
- 120 gm shallots
- 100 gm garlic
- 140 gm tomato
- 1 tbsp shrimp paste
- 25 gm palm sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 30 g oyster sauce
- 2 g castor sugar
Instructions
- Prep the base: Roughly chop the large and small chilies, shallots, garlic, and tomatoes.
- Sauté aromatics: Gently sauté the garlic until translucent and fragrant.
- Build the heat: Add the shallots and chilies. Cook until soft and deeply aromatic.
- Add depth: Stir in shrimp paste and tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes break down and the paste is fully incorporated.
- Blend to perfection: Remove the mix from the pot and blitz until smooth.
- Finish with flavour: Return the paste to the pot. Add palm sugar, oyster sauce, salt, pepper, and castor sugar.
- Cook it out: Simmer until the paste turns a rich red and is intensely fragrant — about 10 minutes.
Want to Skip the Prep?
Why not let our NoKu Beach House villa chef make it for you? When you book a stay in this luxury beachfront villa in Seminyak, Bali, you’re not just indulging in ocean views and private pools — you’re also diving into a world-class culinary experience. Every dish in the NoKu Gastronomy Series, including this fiery Chilli Crust, is available to enjoy during your stay.
Final Thoughts
This Beef Chilli Crust recipe delivers bold, unforgettable flavours — and now it’s yours to recreate at home. Whether you’re looking to spice up a weeknight meal or dreaming of your next Balinese getaway, the NoKu Gastronomy Series brings a taste of paradise right to your plate. Feeling inspired? Book your escape at NoKu Beach House and taste the real thing — prepared just for you by our private chef.
