Sweet & Tangy Sambal Chilli (Quick Preparation)

Store bought nasi lemak sambal chilli paste is a little "plain" to me. I prefer a sweeter and a little tangy version.  With the addition of palm sugar and lime juice, I upgraded the plain chilli paste to version I liked. And it can be done very quicky :)

Ingredients

1 tbsp white scallion/onion, julienned
Pinch of salt
1 tbsp nasi lemak sambal chilli paste
1 tbsp granulated palm sugar
1 tsp raw sugar, optional
1~2 tsp lime juice

The quantity of the ingredients are subject to individual's preference.

Directions

1. Heat about 1~2 tsp of olive oil and a pinch of salt in a small pan. Add in the white scallions and stir-fry till fragrant and softened.

2. Add nasi lemak sambal chilli paste, and palm sugar. Stir over low heat till the sugar melts.

3. Add in lime juice. If you prefer a sweeter version, top up with some raw sugar.

4. The sweet and tangy sambal chilli paste is ready when it becomes sticky.

Serve with spicy crispy cracker coated mid-joint wings.

Variations

1. Add onion and pineapple chunks.

and serve with rice cooker steamed hard-boiled egg, and coconut rice for a yummy meatless meal :)

2. Added with cooked prawns.
I pan-fried the prawns before adding to the sambal chilli paste.

Frozen Strawberry

Strawberries are easy perishable fruit especially in our tropical climate. Even if they are kept in the fridge, they would turn bad or dehydrated in a few days. 

Fresh strawberries are commonly sour. Therefore, I would usually blend them into smoothies either with milk or water.

To extend the shelf life of the fresh strawberries, I prefer to keep them in frozen form. The frozen strawberries can be used to replace ice cubes in the smoothie. Without the presence of water (in the form of ice) in the smoothie, it helps to blend a thicker and richer smoothie.

Storage

1. Wash strawberries with vegetables wash. Drain and shake off extra water. Cut the strawberries into cubes.

2. Keep the strawberry cubes in a container, and covered with 2  layers of paper kitchen towels, followed by the lid.

4. Keep the container of strawberries in the freezer till needed. The best to use them within a week.

Strawberry pineapple smoothie

Just blend the frozen strawberries with pineapple chunks, and cold water. 

As I used canned sweetened pineapple, so I can omit the honey.

Strawberry Milk Smoothie

Just blend the frozen strawberries with cold fresh milk, whipping cream and honey.Top up with whipping cream.