Ingredients with Measurements:
- 10 green chili peppers, chopped
- 5 shallots, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon shrimp paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Special equipment needed:
- Mortar and pestle or food processor
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a mortar and pestle or food processor, grind the green chili peppers, shallots, garlic, and shrimp paste until it forms a paste.
2. Add salt, sugar, and lime juice to the paste and mix well.
3. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
4. Transfer the sambal hijau to a serving bowl.
- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 0 minutes
Temperature:
- Room temperature
Serving size:
- 4 servings
Nutritional information:
- Calories per serving: 20
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 1g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- If shrimp paste is not available, you can substitute it with fish sauce.
Variations:
- You can add tomatoes or green onions to the sambal hijau for added flavor.
Tips and tricks:
- Be careful when handling the chili peppers as they can be very spicy. Use gloves if necessary.
- Sambal hijau can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Storage instructions:
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Reheating instructions:
- Sambal hijau does not need to be reheated.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve sambal hijau in a small bowl as a condiment for grilled meats or vegetables.
Garnishes:
- Garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions.
Pairings:
- Sambal hijau pairs well with grilled meats, vegetables, and rice dishes.
Suggested side dishes:
- Serve sambal hijau with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the sambal hijau is too spicy, you can add more sugar to balance out the heat.
Food safety advice:
- Wash your hands thoroughly after handling chili peppers.
Food history:
- Sambal hijau is a traditional Indonesian condiment made with green chili peppers, shallots, garlic, and shrimp paste.
Flavor profiles:
- Sambal hijau is spicy, savory, and slightly sweet.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve sambal hijau as a condiment for grilled meats or vegetables.
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Region: Indonesian