Sambal Petai with Ikan Bilis

Using our homemade Sambal Chilli:

4-5 tbsp Sambal Chilli

2-3 cloves garlic (minced)

Petai 1 pkt (100g)

Ikan bilis 30-50g

Big red onion 1/2-1pc (cut into rings)

Tamarind water (mix 2 tbsp of tamarind pulp with ¼ cup water & strain)

1) Cut/Halve petai, wash and drain dry. Set aside till ready to use.

2) Wash and and drain dry some ikan bilis. Heat up some oil in a wok and fry ikan bilis till crispy. Remove from wok when done and set aside till ready to use.

2) Remove any excess oil from the wok, leaving only 1-2 tbsp of oil for frying the big red onions. Add in the red onions, followed by minced garlic and fry till slightly caramelised.

3) Add in 4-5 tbsp of sambal chilli to the caramelised onion and garlic, followed by the petai. Mix well and fry till petai is cooked according to your desired texture.

4) At this stage, add in a little assam/tamarind water and salt/sugar to taste.

5) When you're satisfied with the taste, add in the crispy ikan bilis and mix well.

6) Turn off the heat and remove from wok.

7) Serve with rice or eat it as an open sandwich on a slice of bread.