Yields Makes 1 cup
AuthorExecutive Chef Tony Pat, Los Angeles, California
Executive Chef Tony Pat of Nonya suggests using this chili sauce with shrimp satay or grilled fish and vegetables.

How to Make It

Step 1
1

Soak dried chilies in 1/4 cup hot water until soft, about 10 minutes. Whirl mixture in blender until smooth.

Step 2
2

In a 10-inch frying pan over medium-high heat, stir bell pepper, onion, garlic, dried shrimp, and fresh chilies in salad oil until vegetables are limp, about 3 minutes.

Step 3
3

Stir in dried chili mixture, tamarind concentrate, brown sugar, and salt; cook 2 to 3 more minutes.

Ingredients

 1/4 cup seeded dried hot red chilies
 1/2 cup minced red bell pepper
 1/3 cup minced onion
 3 tablespoons minced garlic
 2 tablespoons minced dried shrimp (or 1 teaspoon anchovy paste)
 1/4 cup minced seeded fresh hot red chilies
 2 teaspoons salad oil
 3 tablespoons liquid tamarind concentrate (or lime juice)
 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1
1

Soak dried chilies in 1/4 cup hot water until soft, about 10 minutes. Whirl mixture in blender until smooth.

Step 2
2

In a 10-inch frying pan over medium-high heat, stir bell pepper, onion, garlic, dried shrimp, and fresh chilies in salad oil until vegetables are limp, about 3 minutes.

Step 3
3

Stir in dried chili mixture, tamarind concentrate, brown sugar, and salt; cook 2 to 3 more minutes.

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