Brunei - Shallot Chili Sauce (Sambal Bawang)

Shallot Chili Sauce 

(Sambal Bawang)

Ingredients

-       20 shallots, peeled and sliced

-       12 red chilies, seeded and sliced (be cautious!)

-       8 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced

-       1 tsp. salt

-       1 Tbs. dried shrimp paste (terasi), toasted

-       1 Tbs. lime juice

-       1 cup oil

Directions

-       Heat oil over medium high heat.

-       Sauté all ingredients except for the lime juice for approximately 2-3 minutes.

-       Cool, then add the lime juice.

Note: Keeps up to 1 week or longer if refrigerated.