West Java’s Very Own Sambal Oncom, Simple and Tasty Side Dish for Lunch

Monday, 9 March 2020 | 09:12 WIB
West Java's celebrated Sambal Oncom is suitable for dessert or just eat it plain with rice.

Sambal Oncom of West Java, it can be used as fillings of Arem-arem also.

Kitchenesia.com - If you are into spicy foods, this very renowned sambal of West Java, Sambal Oncom is a must try for you.

It suitable for side dish or dessert along with other main course, or just eat it plain with rice won’t go wrong.

Duration        :  30 Minutes

Yields             :  300 gram

Ingredients

250 grams of oncom, finely chopped

2 bay leaves

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar

1 scallion, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons of cooking oil for sautéing

Ingredients for Ground spices:

6 large red chilies

4 red cayenne peppers

3 cm kencur

8 red onions

Cooking Steps

1. Heat the oil. Sauté ground spices and bay leaves until they smell good.

2. Add oncom, salt and sugar while stirring it until it smells good.

3. Stir until it dries and the seasoning absorbs thoroughly.

4. Pour the scallions on top of it. Mix well.