Homemade Sambal Oelek

Ingredients

• 1 lb red chilies
• 5 1/2 ounces garlic, peeled and chopped
• 5 1/2 ounces tender young ginger, peeled and chopped
• 2 stalks lemongrass, thinly sliced (white part only)
• 6 fluid ounces vinegar
• 8 ounces sugar
• salt, to taste
• 1 tablespoon lime zest, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Blend the chillies, garlic, ginger and lemon grass in a food processor or mortar and pestle.

2. 2

   While processing gradually add the vinegar.

3. 3

   Place the pureed mixture into a saucepan and bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Reduce the heat and simmer for 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the sugar and stir until dissolved.

6. 6

   Add the salt and lime zest.

7. 7

   Remove from the heat, cool and bottle in sterilised jars.