Indonesian lazy chillies
Makes Jar
Easy
Total time:
This is called sambal oelek in Indonesia. Store in your fridge and use where chillies are needed in your recipes. Will last for months in the fridge!
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- 200g small red chillies
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 cup (240ml) water
Method
step 1
Remove chilli stalks and discard.step 2
TOP TIP - wear rubber gloves when handling chillies to avoid any contact with your skin.step 3
Chop chillies roughly with a knife, or cut with kitchen scissors.step 4
Place chopped chillies in a saucepan, add the water and bring to a boil.step 5
Reduce to low heat and gently simmer for fifteen minutes.step 6
Pour chillies into a food processor. Add salt, sugar, vinegar and oil. Blend until finely chopped.step 7
Allow to cool, then transfer the paste into a small clean steralised glass jar with a non-metalic lid.step 8
Store in your fridge.
