Sambal Oelek
Sambal Oelek Chilli Paste gives your foods a flavour boost, whether it is used raw or cooked.
Ingredients
- Palm sugar, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tsp shrimp paste (optional)
- Lime juice
Ground Spices
- 5 cloves garlic
- 200 gr. shallots
- 250 gr. red chilies
- 1 tomato
Instructions
- Place the spice mixture in a pan and cook it over medium heat.
- Sambal oelek should be cooked for fifteen or twenty minutes, stirring often, or until the liquid thickens somewhat and the raw smell is gone.
- Depending on your taste preferences, adjust the lime juice, salt, and palm sugar.
- Add the shrimp paste to the pan and thoroughly combine. Simmer for another two to three minutes.
- Let the sambal oelek cool fully after cooking. After the sambal oelek has cooled, move it to a clean, airtight container. For a longer shelf life, keep the cooked sambal oelek refrigerated.
- Serve cold with your favorite recipes. Store this cooked version in the refrigerator for up to a week.