California Raisin Sambal: A Sweet and Spicy Treat
A unique twist on a classic sambal, this recipe adds a touch of sweetness from California raisins to the traditional spicy and tangy flavours.
Let’s dive into the magic behind this delightful dish and how you can make it at home!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
✔️ Country Farm Organics Raisins originates from California, hence it can be called as California Raisins.
✔️ Unique flavor profile: The sweetness of the California raisins balances the heat of the chillies perfectly, creating a complex and delicious flavor that you won't find in other sambals.
✔️ Easy to make: This recipe is simple to follow and doesn't require any complicated techniques.
✔️ Versatile: This sambal can be used in a variety of ways, from dipping sauce for fried chicken to a condiment for grilled meats and vegetables.
✔️ Customisable: Adjust the amount of chillies to your desired spice level.
✔️Healthy: California raisins are a good source of fibre and antioxidants.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Serving: Make 8-10 servings
For the Chilli Paste (Sambal):
- 70g California Raisins
- 12 Large Red Chillies
- 10 Bird Chillies
- 5 cloves Large Garlic
- 150g Cherry Tomatoes
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 20g Pre-roasted Shrimp Paste (Belacan)
- 12-15 Large Calamansi Limes, juiced
- 7 Calamansi Lime Rinds, cut into small pieces
- 2 Torch Ginger (Bunga Kantan), finely sliced
How to Make California Raisin Sambal
1. Prepare the Chillies
Remove the seeds from half of the red chillies. Slice all the chillies lengthwise into 3cm strips.
2. Sauté the Aromatics
Heat oil in a wok and fry the red chillies, bird chillies, and garlic until wilted and slightly charred around the edges. Add the cherry tomatoes and shrimp paste, stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, then add the California Raisins. Cook for one minute and remove the pan from heat. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
3. Blend the Sambal
Place the fried ingredients into an electric food chopper. Add salt, calamansi juice, and rinds. Chop until well blended (but not too fine). Transfer the sambal into a bowl and stir in the sliced torch ginger.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve this sambal with vegetables, fried chicken, or fish crackers. It's also delicious with steamed rice or as a dipping sauce.
Storage:
Store the sambal in a clean, dry jar in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Tips:
- Adjust the amount of chillies to your desired spice level.
- For a smoother sambal, use a blender instead of a food chopper.
- If you don't have torch ginger, you can omit it or substitute with lemongrass.
Enjoy this unique and flavourful take on a classic sambal!
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