Chili paste - sambal

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupDried Whole Red Hot Chiles Stemmed And Seeded
2Cloves Garlic, Halved
1smallOnion, Coarsely Chopped
¼cupSugar
¼cupLemon Juice
¼cupWater
½teaspoonSalt

Directions

Sambal is to Indonesian cuisine what salsa is to Mexican cooking: a fiery-hot condiment served at every meal.

~--------------------------------------------------------------------- ~-- 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 ½ cup (about 10 minutes). Serve at room temperature. Makes about ½ cup. Typed by Syd Bigger.