Spicy chicken and rice

Dried anchovies sambal

Ingredients:

• 1 small bowl full ikan bilis (dried anchovies)
• 4 red chillies
• 2 inch cube fresh ginger diced
• 4-5 cloves garlic
• 3 tomatoes chopped roughly
• 2 large onions sliced into thin rings
• 1 tbsp Nonya sambal paste (available at asian supermarkets)
• 1 heaped tsp belacan (fermented shrimp paste)

Steps:

1. Blend ginger, garlic, chillies and 1/2 the tomatoes into a smooth paste.

2. Shallow fry onions with a little oil in a deep wok until wilted and fragrant.

3. Add in the blended mixture and the anchovies. Stir for 4-5 minutes until well coated and partially cooked.

4. Scoop in the rest of the sauces and throw in the tomatoes. Stir vigorously to combine and cook under low heat for approximately 10 minutes.

5. Add 1/2 cup of water if necessary. (depending on how moist you want it).