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Chili Sambol Recipe
(Seeni Sambola) |
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Ingredients :
Chili sambol is a popular accompaniment to
rice and curry. Thanks to convenient canned shrimps in spices that are
sold in Chinese food stores. This simplified version can be prepared in a
fraction of the time it takes to make the original recipe, but it tastes
as good. |
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1/2 cup oil
4
2
teaspoons
1
X 170g
2
tablespoons
2
teaspoons
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Oil
Medium onions, finely sliced
Chili powder
Canned 'shrimps in spices'
Vinegar
Sugar
Salt to taste
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Method :
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Heat oil in a
large frying pan and fry onions very slowly, stirring occasionally until
soft and transparent.
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It is
important to fry onions slowly - all the liquid in the onion must
evaporate if the sambol is to have good keeping qualities.
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When the
onion is golden brown, add chili powder, 'shrimps in spices' and
vinegar.
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Stir
thoroughly, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Uncover pan
and continue simmering, stirring occasionally, until liquid evaporates
and oil starts to separate from other ingredients.
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Season to
taste with salt.
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Remove from
heat, stir in sugar and allow to cool before putting in a clean dry jar.
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Use a small
quantities each time.
Note : If a
hotter sambol is preferred, increase quantity of chili powder.
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