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Sambal Andaliman: Batak Green Chilli Sambal with Andaliman Peppers (Vegan)
Sambal andaliman is the signature sambal of the Batak people of North Sumatra. The sambal uses green chillies and andaliman peppers found in the Sumatran highlands.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 1 min
- Yield
- 3 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 20 small green chilies
- 1 big red chili (optional), chopped
- 4 shallots, peeled, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled, chopped
- 1 small lemongrass, use only the white part, chopped
- 1 tbsp dried/fresh andaliman peppers
- Salt to taste
- 1 lime (small)
Instructions
- 1
Using mortar and pestle, pound into a slightly coarse paste: green/red chillies, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, andaliman and salt.
- 2
Squeeze the lime over the coarse sambal paste, mix well.
- 3
Serve immediately.