Sambal Oelek

🥘 Ingredients

• fresh red chili peppers 1 lb
• garlic cloves 2 cloves
• coarse salt 1 ½ tsp
• rice vinegar 2 Tbsp
• brown sugar 1 tsp

1. 1

   To prepare, remove the stems from the fresh red chili peppers (keep all or some of the seeds depending on desired heat level) and roughly chop.
2. 2

   Coarsely grind the chilies, garlic cloves , and coarse salt in a mortar and pestle or pulse in a food processor to a chunky texture.
3. 3

   Stir in the rice vinegar and brown sugar (if using).
4. 4

   To increase shelf life and mellow the flavors, transfer the paste to a small saucepan and simmer over medium-low heat for 5-8 minutes . Let cool completely, then spoon into a clean, airtight glass jar and store in the refrigerator.