Sambal Rujak: Sambal with Mixed Fruit Salad

Method3 steps · about 30 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Pound the chosen 1–4 chillies and salt in a mortar until smooth, adding the roasted shrimp paste (0.5 tsp) if using.

   Uses 1–4 bird’s-eye chillies, to taste · Salt to taste · 0.5 tsp roasted shrimp paste (optional)

2. 2

   Step 2: Add the tamarind, and mix well. Then add the shaved palm sugar (100 g). If the mixture is too dry, add 2 tbsp water.

   Uses pounded chilli sambal base · 1 tsp tamarind pulp (can be substituted with a piece of sour fruit such as unripe mango or Granny Smith apple) · 100 g palm sugar, shaved · 2 tbsp water, only if paste is too dry

3. 3

   Step 3: Continue pounding until the sauce is a smooth, thick brown paste that can be scooped with fruit. Cut a selection of at least three firm fruits into bite-sized pieces and serve with the sambal.

   Uses sweetened tamarind chilli mixture · Firm fruit selection as needed to serve: at least 3 kinds, cut bite-sized