The Yummiest "Poor Man" Food

Only if you can take some heat🤗

The bird-eye chilli in my balcony garden has been giving in abundance.
And through experience, we know that if don't use them, we will lose them and the plant will eventually wither (well, at least that happens to us).

So what do we do with all this chilli?
Poor-man-food was The Hubs sell as he dibbed the chillies to try this dish,
"and you'll want more" he promised.

Sambal Hijau

a direct translation would be Green Chilli Sauce/Paste.
Ingredients:
Birds Eye Chilli
Green Chilli
Garlic
Onion
Tomato
Lime

Bring to boil all ingredients except for lime.
Strain them good and bunk in the blender.
Give it a spin to a pulp with chunks. I'd say no more than 7 seconds.
There should be small bits and pieces.

Then fry the blend in hot oil.
Add lime juice, salt and sugar to taste.
Simmer for 5 minutes and done.

It should look like this.
You can add fried anchovies for more flavour but let me tell you, NO NEED.

This was so good, I ate it with just rice.
But if you are feeling rich, add a fried egg, fried fish, fried brinjals - get creative...
I think it would be great as a dip for nachos or chips...yummmzzz
But really, I cannot tell you how good this tasted with just rice.
Writing this post and editing the pics is making me hungry.

Make a batch and keep it in the fridge.
Whip it out and add this magical sambal hijau for a little kick to your next meal.

The spice level?
It is spicy but the kids ate it, even the one who can't really handle heat.
Two thumbs up all around.

You absolutely must try it.
Now I am off to see if there's any left.