Re: [CH] Sambal Oelek

Paul Karpowicz (hondamedic@mediaone.net)
Tue, 28 Aug 2001 20:26:49 -0400

Hi Erik,
  Try this one/never tried it myself.

*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                      Sambal Oelek (Indonesian Spice)

 Recipe By     : Jill Norman * Web File 4/97
 Serving Size  : 0    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Mixes and Spices                 Oriental / Far East
                 Indonesian

   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
  250      g             (8 oz) fresh red chilies
    1      tsp           salt
    1      tsp           soft brown sugar

 Jars of sambal can be bought in many Oriental shops and in some
 delicatessens, but it is quite easy to make your own, especially with  a
food
 processor. This is the most basic sambal. To make other  sambals,
ingredients
 such as trassi or blachan, a firm paste made of  rotted shrimp, and
candlenuts
 are added to the mix.

 Heat a heavy frying pan and put in the chilies after 2-3 minutes. Dry
roast
 over a medium heat for a few minutes. Cool, then chop finely  and pound to
a
 paste with the salt and sugar. The chili seeds may be  taken out, or left
in
 if you want a really fiery relish. The sambal will  keep for a week or so
in a
 jar in the refrigerator.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Erik Sandström" <erik.sandstrom@bredband.net>
To: "chileheads" <Chile-Heads@globalgarden.com>
Sent: Tuesday, 28 August, 2001 1:28 PM
Subject: [CH] Sambal Oelek


> Does anyone have any good recipies for Sambal Oelek? The ones you can buy
around here are too mild and to salty.
>
> Thanks
>
>