Make This Cucumber & Pineapple Sambal For A Spicy, Crunchy & Refreshing Appetiser

Sambal is a hot relish made using fresh fruit and vegetable ingredients. For a spicy and punchy strater to whet your appetite, try this cucumber and pineapple sambal that takes all of 15 minutes.

Yield: Makes 3 cups
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Difficulty Level: 1/5

Ingredients

• 3 tsps shrimp paste
• 2 fresh small red Thai chillies, chopped finely
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 (130 g) Lebanese cucumber, peeled, seeded, chopped coarsely
• 1 (800 g) small pineapple, chopped coarsely
• 6 green onions, sliced thinly
• Fresh coriander leaves, to garnish

Steps

01. In a heated small saucepan, cook paste on medium heat for about 1 min, or until dry and crumbly.

02. In a small bowl, combine paste and chilli; grind with mortar and pestle. Stir in juice, sauce and sugar; mix well.

03. In a large bowl, combine cucumber, pineapple and onion; stir in chilli mixture. Serve.

Photo: bauersyndication.com.au