Sambal

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp sunflower oil
• 16 long red chillies, sliced (deseed for less heat)
• 3 banana shallots, peeled and sliced
• 5 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
• ½ tbsp palm sugar
• ½ tbsp salt
• ½ tsp white pepper

Method

1. In a saucepan, add the sunflower oil with a pinch of salt, then fry the sliced red chillies, finely chopped shallots and garlic, stirring continuously.
2. Transfer in a food processor and process into a paste. Put back in the pan on low-medium heat for another 10 minutes. Finish with palm sugar, salt and white pepper