Sambal is a pungent paste made with chilli and dried prawn paste. It is a staple of many Nyonya and Malaysian cuisine so make enough for whenever needed. Make a big batch and store them in a jar in the fridge. Traditionally, sambal is made by pounding the ingredients on a pestle and mortar but with a blender, it takes only few minutes to make this.
Method:
1. Blend chillies and belacan until fine and combined. Add sugar and salt to taste.
2. Squeeze some lime juice to serve.
A very useful condiment in a Malaysian / Nyonya home. I will post some recipes that uses sambal belacan soon.
SAMBAL BELACAN RECIPE
Ingredients:- 8 red chillies
- 1 tbs toasted belacan
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- juice of 1/2 a lime
Method:
1. Blend chillies and belacan until fine and combined. Add sugar and salt to taste.
2. Squeeze some lime juice to serve.
Thanks for this recipe, sometimes its hard to find it here in NZ so making it at home would be good.
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