Dendeng balado is a traditional Indonesian meat dish originating from Padang. The dish is made with a combination of thinly sliced beef that's fried until crispy and a spicy chili sambal. The sambal is usually served on top of the meat. The beef is typically fried in the mix of shallots, garlic, ginger, lemon grass, coriander, turmeric and salt.
The balado sambal consists of chilli, shallots, garlic, sugar, vinegar,r, mashed into a rough paste. When served, dendeng balado is often accompanied by white rice on the side.