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Sambal Badjak (Indonesian Spice)

A home-style Sambal Badjak (Indonesian Spice) made with Fresh Red Chilies, Onions, Candlenuts, Tamarind Concentrate, and Tamarind Water. Serves 1. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 10
• 2
• 5
• 5 ml
• 30 ml
• 1/2 tsp
• 45 ml
• 1 tsp
• 1 tsp
• 2
• 250 ml

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Make thick coconut milk from 125 g (4 oz) creamed coconut dissolved in 250 ml (8 fl oz) hot water

2. 2

   Pound or process the chilies, onions, garlic, trassi and candlenuts to a smooth paste with the tamarind and galangal.

3. 3

   Heat the oil and fry the paste for a few minutes, then add the remaining ingredients and cook gently for 15-20 minutes, until the mixture thickens.

4. 4

   Cool, and store in a jar in the refrigerator.

5. 5

   ISBN 0-670-83437-8