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Red Pepper Sambal

By
Andrew Chase
  • Vegetable recipes
  • Prenatal pick
  • Vegan
  • Low calorie

Ingredients

  • 2 shallots (or half onion), chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp  (30 mL)  vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp  (15 mL)  chopped gingerroot
  • 1 tsp  (5 mL)  ground cumin
  • 1 tsp  (5 mL)  cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp  (1 mL)  each cinnamon and cloves
  • 1 jar (370 mL) roasted peppers, drained
  • 2 tbsp  (30 mL)  packed brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp  (15 mL)  soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp  (30 mL)  lime juice

Preparation

In food processor, blend shallots, garlic, oil, ginger, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon and cloves into smooth paste. Scrape into saucepan; set aside. In food processor, purée peppers and set aside.

Place saucepan over medium-low heat, turning heat down if sauce starts scorching. Cook, stirring, until fragrant and oil begins to separate, about 5 minutes. Add sugar and soy sauce; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir in pepper purée and ¼ cup (60 mL) water; simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in lime juice. Scrape into bowl; let cool. Makes 1½ cups (375 mL).
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