Crisp coconut sambal (sambal kelapa kering)

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
Stephen Ceideburg
2Onions, thinly sliced
2Fresh red chillies, sliced diagonally
2tablespoonsOil
1ounceGround dried prawns
¼poundsDesiccated coconut
1Two-inch piece lemon grass, sliced or:
1teaspoonGrated lemon rind
Salt, to taste

Directions

Stir-fry onions and chillies in hot oil until soft, then add ground diced prawns, coconut, sliced lemon grass (or lemon rind) and cook on low heat until golden brown, stirring all the time. Add salt to taste. This will keep in an airtight jar for a week.

From "Dishes From Indonesia", Yohanni Johns, Thomas Nelson Ltd., Sydney, 1971. SBN 17 001929 2 [It says "SBN", not "ISBN" in the book. S.C.]