Sambal Chilli Merah Tomato

This version of sambal is even more flavourful thanks to the addition of tomatoes. Serve it as a sauce or have it as a base for a dish – the possibilities are endless.

Yield: -
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 1 mins
Difficulty Level: 1/5

Ingredients

• 5 long red chillies
• 3 small red chillies OR chilli padi (optional)
• 4 shallots, peeled
• 1 lime OR limau kasturi
• Vegetable oil for frying
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ tsp white sugar
• 1 to 2 ripe tomatoes (no need to fry)
• 1 tsp of toasted belacan
• 2 garlics (fried together with the above – whole, do not cut)

Steps

01. Heat oil in pan and fry the chillies, shallots, belacan and garlic.

02. Fry them for 1 min on medium to high heat till they turn slightly brown.

03. Take them off the stove and pound it in mortar or food processor along with 2 tbsp of oil and sugar, as well as the tomatoes.

04. For a final touch, squeeze some lime on it – you can use the rinds for extra fragrance!

TIP You can make it a green version by using the same ingredients, but with green chillies and tomatoes.Recipe: Fareena Mehr OmarPhoto: Carlyn LawVideo: National Heritage Board