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Malaysian Sambal Ikan Bilis(Anchovies in Hot Sauce)
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 3
As a vital accompaniment to Nasi Lemak (spicy).
Ingredients:
1/2 cup dried anchovy (can be substituted for quail's eggs,shellfish)
1 bombay onion
4 shallots
2 tablespoons tamarind juice
prawn paste (belacan) (optional)
8 dried chilies (deseeded)
1 garlic clove
salt
sugar
Directions:
1. Fry anchovies till crisp; set aside.
2. Grind prawn paste with shallots,dried chillies. Slice Bombay onion into rings.
3. Heat oil and fry the ground ingredients. Add in Bombay onion rings.
4. Add remaining ingredients.
5. Cook and stir occasionally till gravy thickens.
6. Mix with anchovies and serve with steaming NASI LEMAK.
By RecipeOfHealth.com