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How to Make Base Genep Step by Step

A practical technique guide for authentic results at home

Bumbu Bali Editorial
Culinary education team · Bali, Indonesia
Last reviewed 1 August 2026
How to Make Base Genep Step by Step
How to Make Base Genep Step by Step

Why this technique matters

A focused technique page for making base genep from raw ingredients to cooked paste, with blender and mortar options.

Step-by-step

  1. Prep and weigh/approximate ingredients; control chili count intentionally.
  2. Slice rhizomes thin for easier grinding.
  3. Pound or blend to a thick, even paste.
  4. Heat oil; fry paste on medium, stirring, until fragrant and oil shifts.
  5. Season with salt and palm sugar; cool and store.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Too much water in blender
  • High heat scorching turmeric
  • Under salting
  • Stopping before raw garlic smell is gone