Malaysian & Singaporean Malay
Malaysian Sambal Ikan Bilis (Anchovies in Hot Sauce)
Anchovy and chilies steamed and spiced with tamarind and clove. Serve with steaming nasi lemak.
25 min · Serves 3 · Easy
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Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min · 25 min total
- easy
- 1
Fry anchovies till crisp; set aside. Grind prawn paste with shallots,dried chillies. Slice Bombay onion into rings.
- 2
Heat oil and fry the ground ingredients. Add in Bombay onion rings. Add remaining ingredients.
- 3
Cook and stir occasionally till gravy thickens. Mix with anchovies and serve with steaming NASI LEMAK.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.

