Sambal Cabe Hijau is fresh and fiery, and combined with its harmonious balance of flavors, has made it a beloved condiment in Indonesian cuisine.
The amin star of this sambal is cabe rawit or birds’ eye green chilies, found abundantly in Indonesia.
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While you can find Sambal Cabe Hijau in many Indonesian restaurants, making it at home allows you to savor its freshness. Here’s a simple recipe to create your own:
Ingredients:
- 200 grams of green chilies
- 10 green bird’s eye chilies
- 5 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 tsp of salt
- 1/2 tsp of white sugar
- 1/2 tsp of chicken bouillon
- 1-2 tablespoons of lime juice
- 25-50 ml of water
- Cooking oil for sautéing
Instructions:
- Coarsely grind the green chilies and garlic in a mortar and pestle.
- Add lime juice to the ground mixture.
- Heat oil in a pan, add the ground green chilies, and stir well. Then, add water.
- Season with salt, white sugar, and chicken bouillon. Adjust the flavor to your liking. Wait until the water reduces.
- Serve Sambal Cabe Hijau with Ayam Geprek (fried chicken) for an authentic Indonesian culinary experience.
Enjoy the zest of Indonesian culinary magic, one green chili at a time!