Sambal Terasi
If you're a fan of something spicy, you need to try sambal terasi. Also known as sambal belacan, this spicy condiment is very popular and pairs well with fried chicken or lalapan.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoon terasi or belacan
- 10 red chilies
- 5 Thai chilies more if you like spicy
- 2 shallots peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 garlic
- 1 red tomato quartered
- 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons sugar to taste
- 4 tablespoons cooking oil
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Toast the terasi on a dry pan until fragrant, about 5 minutes or so
- Heat the oil. Cook shallot, garlic, tomato, and chilies until they turn soft
- Transfer to a food processor. Add salt and sugar; then blend until it becomes a smooth paste. Adjust the seasoning
- Transfer to a plate and serve with lime juice