Ikan bilis (anchovies) sambal with belimbing

Ingredients

For the sambal (chilli paste) :

• 4 fresh red chillies (4 to 5)
• 3 shallots
• 3 garlic
• 1/4 piece roasted belacan (shrimp paste)
• blend/process to a rough paste

Other ingredients :

• 1 cup ikan bilis/anchovies (soaked in water for 20 mins and drain off water)
• 10 belimbing (10 to 15)
• Lime juice (as needed)
• Palm sugar (a small piece ; powdered/crushed)
• Oil (for frying)
• Salt to taste

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Preparation

• Fry ikan bilis till crispy.
  Remove and keep aside.
  Leave about 3 tbsp of oil in the same pan.
  Fry chilli paste till aromatic and oil splits.
• Add belimbing and cook to a texture you prefer.
  Add sugar, lime juice, salt and fried ikan bilis.
  Stir a couple of times and remove from heat.