Easy Vegan Sambal (Red Chili paste)

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb [200g] red chili (used red jalapeno)
• 2 stalks lemongrass (white part only)
• 1 shallot (about 100g)
• 1 small bulb garlic (about 6-8 cloves)
• a few slices of ginger (about 8 g)
• 3/4 cup [168g] oil for blending and cooking (*separated to 1/2 cup + 1/4 cup)
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Place chili, lemongrass, shallot, garlic, ginger and 1/2 cup of oil in a blender. Blend until smooth.

2. 2

   Heat a non-stick tall pan then add in the remaining oil.

3. 3

   Slowly pour in the blended mixture into the pan.

4. 4

   Cook until the oil starts to separate from the chili by stirring continuously, about 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Add sugar, salt and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes. The mixture will turn darker.

6. 6

   Turn off the heat and let cool before storing it into a jar.