Description
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.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Using mortar and pestle, pound into a slightly coarse paste: green/red chillies, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, andaliman and salt.
- Squeeze the lime over the coarse sambal paste, mix well.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Squeeze some lime/lemon juice while grinding the chillies to prevent the green chillies from discoloration.
Keywords: Spicy, quick and easy