Chili Sambal (Sambal Bajak) Recipes

Ingredients :

4 French shallots, chopped

4 small red chilies, deseeded and chopped

2 cloves garlic, chopped

4 candle nuts

1 tsp terasi

1.5 tbsp peanut oil

1 tbsp tamarind concentrate

1 tbsp palm sugar or brown sugar

Method :

Crush or pound shallots, chilies, garlic, candlenuts and terasi with 2 tsp peanut oil in a mortar with pestle or a food processor. Process until smooth. Heat remaining oil in a frying pan or wok. Add paste and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Add tamarind and sugar. Place paste in an airtight container in the refrigerator and it will last 8-10 days.

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