This sambal is especially delicious with fish, chicken or pork - but beware, it is extremely hot.
ingredients
90 ml (6 tbsp)
4 - 5 small fresh red chillies, seeded and chopped
2 shallots or 1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves
2 cm (3/4 in) fresh root ginger
30 ml (2 tbsp) sugar
1.5 ml (1/4 tsp) salt
45 ml (3 tbsp) rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
method
1. Pound together the chillies and shallots or onion in a mortar with a pestle. Alternatively, grind them in a food processor.
2. Add the garlic, ginger, sugar and salt and continue to pound or grind until smooth. Stir in the vinegar and mix well.
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