Simple Sambal Belacan Paste
Ingredients
- Green chilies
- Red chilies (a small amount)
- Belacan (shrimp paste)
- Salt
- Sugar (a small amount)
- Concentrated tamarind juice
- Optional: Lime juice
Preparation
Use a mortar and pestle to pound the ingredients.
Pound green and red chilies, belacan, salt, and a bit of sugar until coarsely ground, not too smooth.
Prepare concentrated tamarind juice by mixing tamarind pulp with water to make it thick.
Mix the pounded ingredients with the concentrated tamarind juice.
Optionally, add freshly squeezed lime juice to taste.
Notes
This sambal belacan pairs well with fried fish or rice.
Adjust spiciness and sourness based on personal preference.
