Sambal Matah (Balinese Spicy Lemongrass & Shallot Relish)

In Indonesian & English (the English version is below the recipe written in Indonesian)

Bahan

• 8 Cabai keriting+2 Rawit-cincang, 1 st Garam
• 6 Bawang merah-iris halus, ½ st Terasi bakar
• 2 sm Air jeruk nipis, 3 sm Minyak sayur/kelapa
• 4 Daun jeruk-iris halus, 1 Bawang putih-cacah
• 2 Sereh (putihnya saja)-cincang, ¼ st Lada

Cara membuat

• Campur semua bahan kecuali minyak. Panaskan minyak, tuang ke dalam campuran bahan. Aduk hingga rasa menyatu. Hidangkan sambal matah bersama ayam atau ikan panggang/bakar/goreng.

Ingredients

• 8 Cayenne pepper+2 Birds eye chilies-chopped
• 6 Shallots-thinly sliced, 1 Garlic-minced
• 2 tbsp Lime juice, 3 tbsp Vegetable oil
• ½ tsp roasted Shrimp paste/Fish sauce (optional)
• 4 Kaffir lime leaves-thinly sliced, 1 tsp Salt
• 2 Lemongrass (white part)-chopped
• ¼ tsp ground Pepper

Directions

• Combine all ingredients with the exception of the oil. Heat the oil & then pour it into the ingredients mixture; stir to blend the flavor. Serve as condiment for grilled/fried chicken/fish.