Sambal Bajak (Indonesian Hot Sauce) #hotsauce #recipe #resep

terasi (shrimp paste)

🥗Healthier: miso paste

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Miso provides umami flavor while being vegetarian.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar offers a similar sweetness with a lower glycemic index.

Blend thawed red bird eye chilies, garlic, and shallots until smooth.

Heat peanut oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add the blended mixture to the pan and cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in demerara brown sugar and salt, cooking until the sugar dissolves.

Add vinegar and shrimp paste, mixing well to combine.

Add water as needed to adjust the consistency and cook for an additional few minutes until fragrant.

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