Sambal Urap/Trancam: Spiced Grated Coconut Salad Dressing

Method4 steps · about 55 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Using a blender or food processor, blend until smooth: chillies, garlic (3 cloves), lesser galangal (2 pieces), shrimp paste, salt (to taste), sugar and water (¼ cup).

   Uses 2 big red chillies, chopped · 3 cloves garlic, chopped · 2 pieces lesser galangal, each 2 cm long, peeled and chopped · ¼ tsp roasted shrimp paste · Salt to taste · 50 g palm sugar, shaved · ¼ cup water

2. 2

   Step 2: In a big bowl, mix the grated coconut (200 g), blended spices and sliced kaffir lime leaves (4). Check the taste.

   Uses blended urap spice paste · 200 g fresh grated coconut · 4 kaffir lime leaves, remove the stalk, very thinly sliced

3. 3

   Step 3: Steam the ingredients for 25 minutes.

   Steam coconut mixture · 25 minUses assembled spiced fresh-coconut dressing

4. 4

   Step 4: Remove the dressing from the steamer and let it cool enough to serve. Use with fresh or steamed salad vegetables, or refrigerate promptly in a covered container for later use.

   Uses steamed spiced coconut dressing · Ready fresh or steamed salad vegetables as needed to serve