Re: [CH] Sambal
Sujatha Matsuno (su_matsuno@yahoo.com)
Tue, 18 Dec 2001 07:46:03 -0800 (PST)
--- Jim Morrissey <Jim@berk.com> wrote:
> I am in need of some advice concerning, sambal. I
> believe it is a
> combination
> of chopped chiles, but not real sure. Cannot locate
> in any markets close by.
> Any Clues?
>
>
> Jim
> Jim@berk.com
>
>
[SAHM-bahl]
Popular throughout Indonesia, Malaysia and southern
India,
a sambal is a multipurpose CONDIMENT. Its most basic
form is sambal oelek, a simple mixture of CHILES,
brown sugar and salt.
Another popular blend is sambal bajak (or badjak ),
which adds CANDLENUTS, garlic, KAFFIR LIME
LEAVES, onion, TRASSI, GALANGAL, TAMARIND
concentrate and COCONUT MILK. Sambals have a
multitude of variations, however, depending on the
ingredients added, which can include coconut, meat,
seafood or vegetables. Sambals are usually served as
an accompaniment to rice and curried dishes, either as
a condiment or as a side dish. Sambal oelek and bajak,
as well as some variations, can be found in
Indonesian and some Chinese markets.
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