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Sambal 02

A home-style Sambal 02 made with Garlic Peeled, Brown Or Palm Sugar, Oil, and Water. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 4 clove
• 1 tbsp
• 2 tbsp
• 1/4 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   To prepare in a mortar: Pound nuts to a coarse paste.

2. 2

   Mince chilies, onion, and garlic and add to mortar with shrimp paste and sugar.

3. 3

   Pound mixture to a coarse paste.

4. 4

   To prepare in a food processor: Combine macadamia nuts, chilies, onion, garlic, shrimp paste, and sugar, and process to a coarse paste.

5. 5

   Add 1 or 2 Tbsp of water if necessary to facilitate blending.

6. 6

   In a small skillet or saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.

7. 7

   Add chili paste and salam leaf and cook, stirring until fragrant.

8. 8

   Add the water and continue cooking until water has evaporated and oil begins to separate.

9. 9

   Serve warm or at room temperature, or store in a tightly covered jar in the refrigerator.