Hot, Hot Chilie Paste ( Sambal ) - Indonesian Sauce

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dried thai chiles or 1 cup habanero pepper
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 small onion
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 in a blender or food processor, combine chilies, garlic, onion, sugar, lemon juice, water, and salt; whirl until onions are finely minced.
• 2 pour mixture into 1 to 2 quart pan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until reduced to about 1/2 cup (about 10 minutes).
• 3 serve at room temperature.