Sambal Terasi from Online Indonesian Cooking Class

terasi (shrimp paste)

🥗Healthier: miso

💰Cheaper: fish sauce

Miso offers a similar umami flavor, while fish sauce is more accessible.

Toast terasi (shrimp paste) before using.

Cut tops off chilies and peel shallot and garlic.

Chop grape tomatoes into quarters or eighths.

Heat oil in a pan and add chilies, garlic, and shallots.

Fry until they start to sizzle and get color, about 2 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes and fry until soft, about 30 seconds.

Transfer the fried mixture to a mortar and pestle or food processor.

Add salt and palm sugar, then grind the mixture until coarse.

Add toasted terasi and lime juice, and mix well.

Adjust seasoning to taste and serve.

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