Sambal Mentah

Ingredients

• 15 shallots, peeled, halved and very finely sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, halved and very finely sliced
• 15 small green-bird chilies, seeded and finely chopped
• 5 lemon or lime leaves, very finely sliced
• 4 stalks lemongrass, very finely sliced
• 1 teaspoon shrimp paste
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 13 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper