Indonesian Chile Paste (Sambal Badjak) - Fiery Foods & Barbecue Central

Ingredients

• 8 to 10 fresh red chiles, such as serrano or jalapeño, seeds and stems removed
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon shrimp paste or prawn paste
• 5 candlenuts (or substitute macadamia nuts or cashews)
• 1 teaspoon tamarind concentrate
• 1 small piece galangal, peeled and chopped (or substitute ginger)
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 2 kaffir lime leaves, crushed
• 1 cup thick coconut milk