Bajak Chili Sauce (Sambal Bajak) Recipe Recipe

Name: Bajak Chili Sauce (Sambal Bajak) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 x red chilies seeded and sliced; 1 tsp dry shrimp paste (terasi) toasted; 1/4 tsp grated nutmeg; 3 x garlic cloves peeled and sliced; 6 x shallots peeled and sliced; 1 tsp salt; 1 1/2 tsp minced palm sugar; 2 Tbsp. oil; 2 x salam leaves; 2 x lemongrass stalks bruised; 1/2 x inch galangal (laos) peeled and sliced; 4 Tbsp. tamarind juice

Servings: persons

8 x red chilies seeded and sliced
1 tsp dry shrimp paste (terasi) toasted
1/4 tsp grated nutmeg
3 x garlic cloves peeled and sliced
6 x shallots peeled and sliced
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp minced palm sugar
2 Tbsp. oil
2 x salam leaves
2 x lemongrass stalks bruised
1/2 x inch galangal (laos) peeled and sliced
4 Tbsp. tamarind juice

1
Grind with a mortar and pestle or possibly blend the first 7 ingredients very finely.
2
Heat the oil over medium-high heat.
3
Saute/fry the grnd ingredients along with salam leaves, lemongrass and galangal.
4
Stir it frequently till the mix changes color and becomes very fragrant.
5
Lastly, pour the tamarind juice and let it simmer for about a minute and then leave to cold.
6
Remove salam leaves, lemongrass and galangal before serving.
7
Keeps up to 1 week or possibly longer if refrigerated.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 x red chilies seeded and sliced, 1 tsp dry shrimp paste (terasi) toasted, 1/4 tsp grated nutmeg, 3 x garlic cloves peeled and sliced, and more.

Yes, Bajak Chili Sauce (Sambal Bajak) Recipe falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bajak Chili Sauce (Sambal Bajak) Recipe

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