If you love a sharp, tingly heat,
Sambal Rica-Rica is for you. This Manado specialty is famous for its «zing,» thanks to a generous amount of fresh ginger and lime leaves. It’s a high-energy sambal designed to wake up your taste buds and cut through the richness of fried or grilled meats.
What it tastes like? High-energy heat with a sharp, gingery kick. It is very citrus-forward and leaves a tingly, fresh sensation on the palate.
Ingredients:
- Red chilies
- Ginger
- Sallots
- Plenty of lime juice
- Lime leaves.
Methods:
- Grind red chilies, shallots, and a thumb-sized piece of ginger into a paste.
- Sauté the paste with bruised lemongrass and plenty of lime leaves.
- Finish with a generous squeeze of fresh lime juice and salt
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