SAMBAL (INDONESIAN SPICE PASTE)

SAMBAL (INDONESIAN SPICE PASTE) image

Yield 1 small batch

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 Tbsp oil
1/4 minced onions
1 Tbsp minced garlic
4 tsp crushed tiny dried red chiles (I used bird (Thai) chiles)
1/3 c minced fresh tomatoes
1 tsp salt
2 tsp sugar
2 tsp molasses

Steps:

1. In a small frying pan or wok, heat oil and stir fry onions and garlic about one minute. 2. Add chile flakes, reduce heat and stir constantly so chiles don't burn. 3. When flakes darken a little, add remaining ingredients. 4. Cook on lowest heat until most of the moisture has evaporated (15-20 minutes). End paste should be so well cooked tomatoes cannot be detected. Can store in refrigerator for months.