Sambal

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Ingredients

8 pieces	red chili peppers
3 cloves	garlic
3 pieces	shallots
1 tablespoon	tamarind paste
1 teaspoon	salt
1 teaspoon	sugar
2 tablespoons	vegetable oil
—	lime juice to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Remove the stems from the red chili peppers and roughly chop them.
2. 2 Peel the garlic and shallots, then roughly chop them.
3. 3 In a blender or mortar and pestle, combine the chopped chili peppers, garlic, and shallots.
4. 4 Add the tamarind paste, salt, and sugar to the mixture.
5. 5 Grind or blend the ingredients into a coarse paste.
6. 6 Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
7. 7 Add the chili paste to the pan and sauté for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. 8 Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
9. 9 Adjust seasoning with lime juice to taste before serving.