Chili Paste - Sambal

Title:
Chili Paste - Sambal

Yield:
1 Servings

Categories:
Indonesian,
Condiment,
Hot




Ingredients:





   1/2 c  Dried Whole Red Hot Chiles


          -Stemmed And Seeded


     2    Cloves Garlic, Halved


     1 sm Onion, Coarsely Chopped


   1/4 c  Sugar


   1/4 c  Lemon Juice


   1/4 c  Water


   1/2 ts Salt






 Sambal is to Indonesian cuisine what salsa is to Mexican cooking: a


 fiery-hot condiment served at every meal.


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 In a blender or food processor, combine chiles, garlic, onion, sugar, lemon


 juice, water and salt;whirl until onions are finely minced. Pour mixture


 into a 1 to 2 quart pan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally,


 until reduced to about 1/2 cup (about 10 minutes). Serve at room


 temperature.  Makes about 1/2 cup.  From: Sunset Oriental Cookbook. Typed


 by Syd Bigger.


 


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