INDONESIA

March 23, 2008

Sambal Bajak



Sambal Bajak

Coconut Chili Relish





Where in the raging passion of the chili pepper is subdued by the velvety softness of coconut milk


1 Tbs. oil
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 Tbs. Palm sugar
1 tsp. salt

Bumbu:
3 candlenuts
3 cloves garlic
3 shallots
6 chili peppers
1/2 tsp. shrimp paste

  • Grind the candlenuts, garlic, shallots, and chili peppers together with the shrimp paste.
  • Heat the oil in a wok and saute this paste for 2 minutes.
  • Lower the heat and add the coconut milk, palm sugar and salt. Cook over the low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Store refrigerated in an airtight contrainer.