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Deyana’s Sambal Dabu-Dabu Lilang: Manado Chopped Chilli & Lime Sambal (Vegan)
Sambal dabu-dabu is a popular sambal from Manado, North Sulawesi. Here, chillies, tomatoes and shallots are chopped and mixed. Hot oil and lime juice are then poured over the mix.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3 bird’s eye chillies
- 2 big red chillies
- 3 big green chillies
- 5 shallots, peeled
- 1 medium-sized tomato
- Juice from half a lime
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
- Sugar to taste (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Chop all the chillies, shallots, and tomatoes, and put in a big, heat-resistant bowl.
- 2
Mix all the chopped ingredients thoroughly with the salt and sugar, preferably by hand, until the onions start to sweat. About 5 minutes.
- 3
In a wok or a pan, heat the vegetable oil over very high heat, until it starts to sizzle. About 3-4 minutes.
- 4
Turn off the stove and immediately pour over the chopped ingredients.
- 5
Pour the lime juice. Mix well and serve with fried/grilled dishes.