Sambal Cibiuk: Sundanese Basil Sambal

Method5 steps · about 15 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Using a mortar and pestle, coarsely pound the chillies, shallots (2), garlic (1 clove), lesser galangal (1 cm), roasted shrimp paste (1 tsp) and salt to taste (to taste), adding the sugar (¼ tsp) if using.

   Uses 10 green bird’s eye chillies · 2 small shallots, peeled and chopped · 1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped · 1 cm lesser galangal, peeled and chopped · 1 tsp roasted shrimp paste · Salt to taste · ¼ tsp sugar (optional)

2. 2

   Step 2: Add the green tomatoes (2). Gently press them and mix with the coarse paste.

   Uses coarse Cibiuk sambal paste · 2 small green tomatoes, quartered

3. 3

   Step 3: Add the basil leaves.

   Uses coarse sambal with pressed green tomatoes · 1 cup Indonesian basil leaves (kemangi)

4. 4

   Step 4: Toss everything together until well-mixed.

   Uses assembled tomato-kemangi sambal

5. 5

   Step 5: Serve immediately.

   Uses finished Cibiuk sambal