SAMBAL MATAH
Raw Chilli Seasoning
INGREDIENTS:
5 shallots
1 large red chilli, seeds removed 8 tbspn. oil
5 small chillies 1 tspn. grated ginger
1 lemongrass stalk 5 kaffir lime leaves,shredded
1 tsp. torch ginger bud, chopped
½ tsp. shrimp paste, roasted Sea salt to taste
½ tsp. torch ginger shoot, chopped
This is one of most popular sambals eaten in Bali and is usually
served at the warungs selling fresh grilled fish that have sprung up
a long Bali's coastline. Its clean, crisp flavour goes perfectly
with seafood and it's also a wonderful accompaniment to summer
salads, grilles chicken and chunks of avocado.
Slice the shallots finely, mix with a teaspoon of salt to extract
any bitterness. Wash and set aside, chop the ginger, lemongrass,
lime leaves and chilli finely.
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly making sure the shrimp paste is
blendes in.. Add sea salt to taste.
Note : wash hands thoroughly after handling these ingredients. If
chilli burns your skin, rub oil on the spot. Coconut oil is the
preferred oil for this sambal.
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