Sambal Kecap

Name: Sambal Kecap
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup kecap manis; 6 bird's eye chilies, sliced; 4 shallots, thinly sliced; 1 Roma tomato, diced; 1 tbsp lime juice

A spicy Indonesian chili condiment made with sweet soy sauce, shallots, and fresh lime juice.

10 minEasyServes 475 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/2 cup kecap manis
6 bird's eye chilies, sliced
4 shallots, thinly sliced
1 Roma tomato, diced
1 tbsp lime juice

Instructions

1

In a small bowl, combine 4 thinly sliced shallots, 6 sliced bird's eye chilies, and 1 diced Roma tomato.
2

Pour 1/2 cup kecap manis over the chopped ingredients.
3

Stir in 1 tbsp lime juice until completely blended.
4

Let rest for 10 minutes at room temperature before serving.

Questions

How long does Sambal Kecap keep?

Refrigerated in a sealed jar, it keeps four to five days. It also freezes flat in a bag for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Sambal Kecap?

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