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Indonesian Tomato Sambal

4 Tbsp oil
15 shallots, peeled and sliced
10 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
14 large fresh red chilies, seeds removed and sliced
2 ripe medium-sized tomatoes, cut into wedges
2 tsp dried shrimp paste, roasted
2 tsp freshly squeezed lime juice
Salt to taste

Heat oil in a wok or pan and saute onions and garlic for 5 minutes
over low heat.  Add chilies and saute another 5 minutes, then add
tomatoes and shrimp paste.  Simmer for 10 minutes.  Add lime juice.
Put sambal in food processor and puree coarsely, seasoning with
salt as needed.  This can be frozen.

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