INDONESIAN SPICE PASTE (SAMBAL)

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The tiny red chiles in this recipe are available at Asian groceries. Don't be shy about using these....be bold! This recipe is from Moosewood Restaurant.

Provided by MsBindy

Categories     Indonesian

Time 40m

Yield 1 small batch

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons oil
1/4 cup minced onion
1 -2 tablespoon minced garlic
4 -6 teaspoons tiny dried red chilies, crushed or 4 -6 teaspoons hot red pepper flakes
1/3 cup finely minced fresh tomato
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons molasses

Steps:

  • In a small frying pant or in a wok, heat te oil and stir fry the onions and garlic.
  • After a minute, add the hot pepper flakes or dried chiles.
  • Reduce heat and stir constantly so the peppers don't burn.
  • As soon as the flakes darken a little, add the rest of the ingredients and on the lowest heat, cook the sambal until most of the moisture has evaporated, about 15-20 minutes.
  • The final product should be so well cooked that you can't detect the tomatoes.
  • This recipe makes only a small amount, which is all you'll need. Refrigerated, this will keep for months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.1, Fat 41.1, SaturatedFat 5.3, Sodium 2337.2, Carbohydrate 28.7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 19.9, Protein 1.7

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