Traditional Sambal Terasi

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Heat the oil and fry the chiles, shallots, garlic, and tomato until softened and lightly blistered.

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8 red bird's-eye chiles

3 long red chiles

2 shallots, halved

1 garlic clove

1 small tomato, quartered

1 teaspoon terasi (fermented shrimp paste), toasted

1 teaspoon palm sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon neutral oil

1 calamansi or lime wedge

Ventilate the kitchen while frying chiles.

Toast terasi thoroughly to deepen its flavor.

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