Sambal made with Java apples (also known as apple de Java)

Sambal made with Java apples (also known as apple de Java)

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A fresh sambal made with chopped jambose, seasoned with chili peppers, garlic, salt, and lime: a spicy, crunchy salad, typical of Malaysia.

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This Malaysian sambal combines crunchy apple d’water (a type of apple), finely chopped chili peppers, minced garlic, and lime juice. It is typically served cold as a side dish.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time—
  • Total15 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodCru
  • Estimated cost$3.05 $0.76 / serving Estimated price; varies by store.
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.15
  • $0.03
  • $0.33
  • $2.54

Prices from US supermarkets.

Directions

  1. Wash the pork belly thoroughly. ≈ 2 min
  2. Cut them into large pieces. ≈ 8 min
  3. Cut the lime in half. ≈ 8 min
  4. Finely chop the Allium ascalonicum. ≈ 8 min
  5. Combine or finely chop the red and green chili peppers until you have a smooth paste. ≈ 4 min
  6. Place the chopped ham in a plastic container or bowl. ≈ 3 min
  7. Add the salt, glutamate, finely chopped garlic, and chili pepper, then mix with the fruits. ≈ 4 min
  8. Squeeze the pumice stone or add vinegar to the container. ≈ 3 min
  9. Serve the jambose sambal. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Sambal made with Java apples (also known as apple de Java)

  • red or green chili pepper$0.15
  • salt$0.03
  • 2 cloves of Allium ascalonicum$0.33
  • lime juice or table vinegar$2.54

Total$3.05

that's $0.76 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • Jambose (apple water)
  • red or green chili pepper
  • salt
  • A pinch of glutamate
  • 2 cloves of Allium ascalonicum
  • lime juice or table vinegar

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