Shallot Sambal

8 ingredients
15 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 tsp canola oil
  • 1 tsp shrimp paste, or 1 anchovy fillet, chopped
  • 1 cup thinly sliced shallots (about 6)
  • 2 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 pepper to taste
  • 1 coarse salt (kosher or sea) to taste
  • 4 to 8 hot chili peppers, such as Thai chilies or jalapenos, seeded and minced (or leave in the seeds if you want it even hotter)

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat the oil in a wok or small nonreactive skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2
    Add the shrimp paste and fry until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  3. 3
    Add the shallots, chilies, and garlic and fry until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes, reducing the heat if necessary to prevent the shallots from burning.
  4. 4
    Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor and finely chop.
  5. 5
    Add the lime juice, salt, and pepper.
  6. 6
    Transfer to a jar, cover, and refrigerate.
  7. 7
    The sambal will keep for several months.
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    *Serve at room temperature.
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  10. 10
    **This recipe is especially good with grilled shrimp or seafood.
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    ***This recipe makes about 1 cup which should serve 4 people.
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    ****This recipe brought to you courtesy of Barbecue Bible.
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