Sambal Trassi(Indonesian Spice)

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Sambal Trassi (Indonesian Spice)

Recipe By : Jill Norman * Web File 4/97
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Mixes and Spices Oriental / Far East
Indonesian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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a small piece of trassi
4 fresh red chilies -- (4 to 5)
1 green chili
1 tsp salt
1 tsp soft brown sugar
15 ml (1 tbsp) lemon or lime juice

Wrap the trassi in foil and grill until it darkens, or bake in a preheated
oven at 350 degrees for a few minutes. Remove the seeds from the chilies and
chop finely. Pound or process the trassi and chilies with the other
ingredients until you have a smooth paste. Store in a jar in the refrigerator
for a few days.

Variations:
For Sambal Asem, add an extra teaspoon sugar and 5-10 ml (1-2 tsp) tamarind
concentrate.
For Sambal Kemiri, add 10 dry roasted and ground candlenuts.

Source: Jill Norman "The Complete Book of Spices" Viking Studio Books, 1991
ISBN 0-670-83437-8
The book is lavishly illustrated with full color photographs of the herbs and
spices- whole, mixed, ground.



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