Sambal Ijo (Hijau)

Ingredients

• 14 green chilies
• 2 green bird eye chilies (optional)
• 5 shallots
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• salt
• silver fish (optional)
• 1 tablespoon oil

Directions

1. 1

   Steam the chillies and shallots until they are soft and tender.

2. 2

   Chop and lightly pound them using the mortar or pestle.

3. 3

   Put the chillies and shallots aside and heat the oil.

4. 4

   Fry the silver fish or ikan bilis til they are half golden ( if you use this).

5. 5

   Add the pounded paste, vinegar and salt and sauté them about 3-4 minutes.

6. 6

   Serve with steamed white rice.