INDONESIA

March 23, 2008

Sambal Balado



Sambal Balado

Fried Tomato Chili Sauce






In addition to being a great-alone salsa, balado is the base for an entire array of chili dishes.

4 cloves garlic, chopped finely
4 shallots, chopped coarsely
2 tbs oil
1 inch laos root, sliced thin
2 tomatoes, diced
30 chili peppers, chopped or 2 cups sambal ulek
1/2 cup sweet soy sauce
1/4 cup palsugar
2 salam leaves
1 tsp salt

  • Heat the oil in a wok and saute the garlic and shallots for 2 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients to the wok and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Store in tightly sealed jar and refrigerate.