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Papuan Rica Chilli Sambal

Sambal Rica Papua

A very hot sambal of bird's eye chillies fried with shallot and tomato, served with grilled fish and papeda in Papua.

Time
20 min
Serves
6 people
Origin
Central Papua
Type
Sambal & Condiments
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Ingredients

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How to Make

  1. Coarsely grind the chillies, shallots, garlic and tomatoes.

  2. Heat the oil and fry the sambal with lemongrass and lime leaves.

  3. Season with salt and sugar and cook until done and oily.

Kitchen tip

Store in a clean jar. It keeps several days in the fridge.

Questions

Where does Papuan Rica Chilli Sambal come from?

Sambal Rica Papua is a traditional dish from Central Papua (capital: Nabire), in the Papua region of Indonesia.

How long does Papuan Rica Chilli Sambal take to make?

It takes about 20 min in total to make 6 servings, including preparation.

What is the secret to a good Papuan Rica Chilli Sambal?

Store in a clean jar. It keeps several days in the fridge.

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