LEMONGRASS SAMBAL

Ingredients

• 10 Serrano chillies, seeded and chopped
• 100 gm Spanish Onion, chopped
• ¼ cup Ginger
• 3 tbls Lemon grass, white and light green parts only
• 6 Macadamia nuts
• 4 Garlic cloves coarsely chopped
• 3 tsp Brown sugar (this brings out the flavors in the spices)
• 2 tsp Turmeric
• ½ tsp Salt
• 1 tsp gnd coriander
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 Bay leaf crumbled
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbls Rice Bran oil, more if needed
• 1 cup water

Method

1. Add all ingredients for sambal into a food processor and process until a smooth paste forms.
2. If you want spicier add more Chillies.
3. Heat 2 tbls of oil in a heavybased pan over medium-high heat.
4. Cook until fragrant and slightly brown, stirring and adding more oil if mixture is too dry.
5. Add 1 cup of Water, reduce heat to medium and simmer until most of the water is absorbed but the mixture is still creamy.
6. Stir , 4 minutes, then transfer to a bowl and cool.
7. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. This spicy sauce can be used as a marinade or as a dipping sauce. It works well with chicken, beef, pork or seafood.