African sambal spice paste

Ingredients for 1 servings:

• 1 jar Sambal Oelek, 750 g
• 1 large onion(s)
• 20 g fresh ginger root
• ½ liter sunflower oil or rapeseed oil

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 3 hours; Total time approx. 3 hours 15 minutes

Ultra delicious magic paste

Pour oil into a slightly taller, wider pot. Peel and finely dice the onions and ginger. Add to the hot oil and sauté for a few minutes. Then add the jar of sambal oelek and simmer on low heat for at least three hours, stirring often, until everything has turned dark brown and crumbly. Drain off any excess oil if necessary. Transfer to a screw-top jar and enjoy. The paste will keep for months in the refrigerator. Note: I got this recipe from an African friend. The paste is very salty, spicy, and a little hot. It goes perfectly with goulash, with cheese, on spaghetti, and adds a final kick to many dishes. My husband even eats it on its own because he just can’t get enough of it.