Crispy Anchovy Sambal with Jering
A bold and flavourful sambal combining crispy Jeeny’s Dried Anchovies with jering in a sweet, spicy and tangy chilli coating. Perfect as a savoury accompaniment to steamed rice or as a crunchy snack.
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Ingredients
- 7 jering, sliced and cleaned, 1 packet Jeeny’s Dried Anchovies, 1 piece tamarind slice, 2 tsp salt, 3 tbsp sugar, 20 ml water
- To Blend :
- 3 red chillies, 10 dried chillies, 5 cloves garlic, 5 shallots
Instructions
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1. Fry Jeeny’s Dried Anchovies until crispy, then set aside.
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2. In the same pan, fry the sliced jering until lightly golden and cooked through.
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3. Blend the red chillies, dried chillies, garlic and shallots into a smooth sambal paste.
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4. Heat oil and sauté the blended paste until fragrant.
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5. Add the tamarind slice, salt, sugar and water.
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6. Simmer until the sambal thickens slightly.
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7. Add the fried jering and crispy anchovies, then stir until evenly coated.
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8. Continue cooking until everything is well combined and crispy.
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9. Allow to cool slightly before serving with rice or enjoying as a snack.