Sambal Recipe | Garlic Chili Paste | How to make a garlic chili hot sauce

chili peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Bell peppers reduce heat while maintaining flavor.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: citric acid

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder offers convenience with a similar flavor.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

White vinegar is more cost-effective.

Blend Fresno chilies, garlic, and shallots until finely chopped.

Add lime juice, salt, and sugar to the mixture.

Blend again until well combined.

Transfer sambal to a bowl and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator.

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