sambal joget / sambal air asam

according to mum, this was my late uncle's favourite dip. =)


ingredients

50gm - 60gm of shrimp paste (belacan)
1 fist of tamarind paste (asam jawa)
4 green chillies
2 shallots


directions

1. roast the shrimp paste on stove top until cooked. if you buy the cooked one, then you may omit this step.
- mum said the color will differs once it's cooked

2. mix the tamarind paste with water to get 1 cup of tamarind water.

3. slice the green chillies and shallots.

4. mix the tamarind water with the shrimp paste. once mixed, add in the green chillies and shallots.


best served with a plate of piping hot rice with bbq fish.

yummmaayy!