Chili paste - sambal

1 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
½ cup Dried Whole Red Hot Chiles Stemmed And Seeded
2 Cloves Garlic, Halved
1 small Onion, Coarsely Chopped
¼ cup Sugar
¼ cup Lemon Juice
¼ cup Water
½ teaspoon Salt

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.

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