Homemade Sambal, but Green! - Sambal Ijo Recipe

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: serrano peppers

Jalapeños provide a similar heat with a slightly different flavor.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity, while vinegar is more economical.

In a small pan, combine 130 grams of green chilies, 70 grams of bird's eye chilies, 3 cloves of garlic, and 8 to 10 shallots.

Add 3/4 cup of oil to the pan, enough to shallow fry the chilies.

Season with 5 grams of salt and 10 grams of sugar.

Heat on medium-low, mixing to infuse the oil with flavor without burning the ingredients.

Once the chilies blister, turn off the heat and let sit for 20-30 minutes to cool.

Transfer the mixture to a food processor and blend until desired chunkiness is achieved, about one minute.

Optionally, return the mixture to the pan and cook on medium heat to concentrate flavors and darken the color.

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt and sugar if needed.

Let cool to room temperature before transferring to a jar.

Cooking Techniques

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