Indonesian Spice Paste (Sambal)

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   In a small frying pant or in a wok, heat te oil and stir fry the onions and garlic.

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   After a minute, add the hot pepper flakes or dried chiles.

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   Reduce heat and stir constantly so the peppers don't burn.

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   As soon as the flakes darken a little, add the rest of the ingredients and on the lowest heat, cook the sambal until most of the moisture has evaporated, about 15-20 minutes.

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   The final product should be so well cooked that you can't detect the tomatoes.

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   This recipe makes only a small amount, which is all you'll need. Refrigerated, this will keep for months.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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