Sambal Tumis Nasi Lemak Commercial Version

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1. 1
   Coarsely chop garlic, ginger, and red onions for blending; separately chop one red onion for sautéing as a base.
   ≈1:05
2. 2
   Divide anchovies into two portions: one for deep-frying as a condiment, the other for rinsing to blend as a substitute for shrimp paste.
   ≈2:02
3. 3
   Cut dry chilies into segments to help the seeds fall out. Soak the fat dry chilies in water until softened, preferably overnight.
   ≈2:35
4. 4
   Blend the softened fat dry chilies, curly dry chilies, garlic, ginger, and half the red onions together with a little water until smooth.
   ≈3:23
5. 5
   Blend the remaining red onion with the washed anchovies until smooth.
   ≈3:48
6. 6
   Blend the fat dry chilies and curly dry chilies together with oil until completely smooth, adding a little water if needed.
   ≈3:48
7. 7
   Heat oil and deep-fry the anchovies until crispy and dry, then drain and set aside.
   ≈4:10
8. 8
   In the anchovy oil, sauté the coarse red onion and anchovy mixture until soft and wilted, not crispy.
   ≈4:39
9. 9
   Add pandan leaves for aroma, then add all the blended red onion and garlic mixture, frying slowly until dry and fragrant.
   ≈5:00
10. 10
    Add the blended chili mixture and keep frying until the oil separates and floats on top.
    ≈5:25
11. 11
    Add anchovy stock cubes, palm sugar, and white sugar to taste and color, then add tamarind juice.
    ≈5:42
12. 12
    Lower the heat and stir constantly until the sambal darkens and thickens, taking care not to scorch the bottom. Season with salt to taste.
    ≈6:10
13. 13
    Optionally sprinkle sliced scallion on top. Continue cooking until the sambal reaches the desired dark color and thick consistency, about 1.5 hours total.
    ≈6:46
14. 14
    Once the sambal is soft and well-oiled, turn off the heat. Transfer to a glass jar to cool and store. Extra oil can be reserved separately for cooking.
    ≈7:14
15. 15
    Serve with nasi lemak accompanied by cucumber slices, fried peanuts, and boiled eggs.
    ≈7:29