Try using up your leftover Christmas turkey with this spicy and comforting Kristang dish (with Malaccan-Portuguese origin), often served one or two days after Christmas, using as many leftovers as possible (in original Kristang, ‘debal’ means ‘leftover’).
Method
Combine all the ingredients for the rempah in a blender and blend till a uniform paste is formed.
Pre-heat an appropriate-sized casserole dish on a high heat, add all ingredients for frying, except mustard seeds and oil. Dry-char the ingredients for 30 seconds, stirring occasionally. Add oil and allow ingredients to fry for an additional 30 seconds, managing the heat to prevent the oil from smoking. With the help of a slotted spoon or large fork, remove ingredients from pan (most of the oil will remain in the pan) - lower heat.
Add mustard seeds, leaving them to toast in oil. Dark brown is good. Have a lid on stand-by and be careful, they will pop.
Add pre-blended paste, stirring vigorously till all oil is incorporated. Managing the heat allows the paste to cook, on a medium/low flame, for as long as necessary till it is dark brown/red and the oil is separating from the mixture.
Add mustard powder and chilli flakes. Stir.
Add dark soy. Stir.
Add stock and potatoes. Cook and reduce by 1/3. Add vinegar to taste. It should be super spicy and very tart.
Add roast meats, sausage and eggs. Check for consistency. The meats will absorb some liquid so if things look dry at this stage, add a touch more stock. Turn the heat off and allow flavours to meld and blend for at least 2 hours.
Reheat, adjust seasoning with salt and vinegar, and enjoy.
