---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.04 Title: CHILI PASTE - SAMBAL Categories: Indonesia, Condiment Yield: 1 Servings 1/2 c Dried Whole Red Hot Chiles -Stemmed And Seeded 2 Cloves Garlic, Halved 1 sm Onion, Coarsely Chopped 1/4 c Sugar 1/4 c Lemon Juice 1/4 c Water 1/2 ts Salt Sambal is to Indonesian cuisine what salsa is to Mexican cooking: a fiery-hot condiment served at every meal. In a blender or food processor, combine chiles, garlic, onion, sugar, lemon juice, water and salt;whirl until onions are finely minced. Pour mixture into a 1 to 2 quart pan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until reduced to about 1/2 cup (about 10 minutes). Serve at room temperature. Makes about 1/2 cup. -----