Sambal Oelek

A very hot condiment that goes well with meats and poultry. I use chipotles for this recipe but you could use almost any dried pepper you wish to make it hotter or milder.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 1/2 cup

Ingredients

• 1  cup  dried chipotle pepper
• 6  garlic cloves
• 3  tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1  tablespoon  peanut oil or 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil

Directions

1. Place chilies in a bowl and cover with very hot water.
2. Let them steep for 15 to 20 minutes until soft.
3. Drain chiles and discard water.
4. Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree till smooth.
5. If it is too thick thin with more lime juice.
6. Can be stored for 2 weeks covered in refrigerator.