Sambal oelek

Sambal Oelek

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Sambal Oelek Varieties The Malaysian sambal(sambal Belacan) is prepare using fresh chilies, grounded and toasted with shrimp paste in a mortar and pestle and adding of sugar and lime juice. The other varieties of the Malaysian Sambal are: Sambal jeruk, made using green or red pepper Sambal tempoyak ,prepared from fresh chilies ground with dried achovies and served with fermented durian.

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Use of Sambal Oelek Sambal Oelek has many uses ,for example: it can be added to noddle dishes, soups, meat, eggs and rice. It is also used to add flavor to dips, marinades,spreads and sauces.

Sambal Oelek is mostly used as a sauce rather than as a condiment.

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Ingredients of Sambal Oelek: 1. 1 cup of chopped Serrano chilis, with seeds 2. 2 teaspoons of fresh lime juice 3. 2 teaspoons of white sugar 4. 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil 5. 2 fresh curry leaves 6. 2 teaspoons of salt 7. 1 chopped tomato 8. 1/2 onion, chopped 9. 1 peeled and crushed bulb garlic 10. 2 bruised lemongrass 11. 1 thinly slice galangal 12. 2 teaspoon of tamarind juice 13. 1 teaspoon of Belacan shrimp paste 14. 6 ounce fluid Vinegar

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Preparation of Sambal Oelek: 1. Blend the chilis, garlic, sugar, salt, shrimp paste, tomato, onion, lemon juice and lemongrass in a blender or mortar and pestle and plend to a smooth paste.

2. Gradually add vinegar 3. Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over a medium heat 4. Add the pureed together with the lemongrass, curry leaves and gangal and cook while stirring for about 15 minutes until the mixture changes the color and becomes fragrant.

5. Add the tamarind juice and cooks for about 1 minute.

6. Serve or cool then store in jars.

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Benefits of Sambal oelek 1. Sambal Oelek has been proven to improve the functioning of the body organs as it helps to increase the metabolism and hence allow the body organs to perform effectively.

2. The sambal Oelek has been known to improve the blood circulation which works to reduce the cardiovascular diseases. The spices work to regulate the blood pressure and hence reduce the heart constrains which improves one’s health.

3. Foods with sambal help to increase the heat in the body which helps to keep the body warm. It is therefore most preferred in cold seasons as it prevents people from suffering from cold. http://sambalbajak.com/sambal-oelek/

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