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Sambal Bajak with Fried Chili Sauce and Coconut Milk

A spicy Indonesian chili sauce made with fried chilies, garlic, and coconut milk, often served with rice or meat dishes.

20 minutes4 servings
Sambal Bajak with Fried Chili Sauce and Coconut Milk
Photo: Mdsheth1986 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Soak dried chilies in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain. Remove stems and seeds.
  2. In a pan, heat oil and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add chilies and cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in tamarind paste, sugar, salt, and water. Simmer for 5 minutes, then add coconut milk and cook for 3 more minutes.
  4. Blend the mixture until smooth. Adjust seasoning and serve with rice or meat dishes.

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