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Indonesian Spice Paste (sambal) Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1-2 tbsp minced garlic .
  • 4-6 tsps tiny dried red chilies, crushed or hot red pepper flakes .
  • 1 tsp salt .
  • 3 tbsps oil .
  • 1/3 c finely minced fresh tomatoes .
  • 2 tsps molasses .
  • 2 tsps sugar .
  • 1/4 c minced onions

Directions
  • Step #1 In a small frying pant or in a wok, heat te oil & stir fry the onions & garlic.
  • Step #2 After a min, add the hot pepper flakes or dried chiles.
  • Step #3 Reduce heat & stir constantly so the peppers don't burn.
  • Step #4 As soon as the flakes darken a little, cook the sambal until most of the moisture has evaporated, add the rest of the ingredients & on the lowest heat, about 15-20 mins.
  • Step #5 The final product should be so well cooked that you can't detect the tomatoes.
  • Step #6 This recipe makes only a small amount, which is all you'll need.
  • Step #7 Refrigerated, this will keep for months.
  • Enjoy the Indonesian Spice Paste (Sambal) recipe

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