Balao-Balao or Burong Hipon Recipe

Balao-Balao or Burong Balao-balao or burong hipon is made from fermented rice and shrimp use as dipping sauce for grilled, roasted or fried fish and vegetables like okra or eggplant. This shrimp buro is almost the same in preparation as the traditional fish buro where fish and rice is mixed and fermented. Buro (fermented fish or shrimps) is very popular in Pampangga but there are other provinces that also makes this kind of delicacy. If you know those provinces, please share it by commenting To make balao-balao or burong hipon; Wash shrimp in running water, then drain well. In a large bowl, mix shrimp with salt. With gloved hands, add rice and bamboo shoots. Mix with shrimp. Pack mixture in layers into a clean, dry 1 to 2…