Sambal Nasi Lemak

You may use the same ingredients (exclude anchovies) to make squid sambal, prawn sambal, chicken sambal, etc.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4-5

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  dried anchovy, fried (ikan bilis)
• 1⁄4 cup  dried anchovy, extra, pounded
• 5 -6  tablespoons  chili paste (soaked dried chillies in boiled water for 5 min, drain and blend mix with water)
• 2  onions, pounded
• 1  garlic clove, crushed
• 1  teaspoon shrimp paste (belacan)
• 2  tablespoons tamarind juice
• 1  big onion, sliced
• 1⁄2 cup  oil
• 2⁄3-1  cup water
• 2 -4  tablespoons sugar
•  salt

Directions

1. Heat oil and saute' onions and garlic for 1 minute
2. Add chilli paste and belacan and fry till fragrant, about 3 minute.
3. Mix tamarind juice and water into chilli mixture and cook for another 5 min or till sauce thick.
4. Add sliced onion, anchovies, salt and sugar and cook for another 2 minute.