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Homemade Fiery Carrot Sambal Relish

Sambal is a spicy thick relish packed with a hot peppery flavor and seasoned vegetables. Sambal is made from various ingredients and may be fresh or cooked. It is commonly made from vegetables, chili's, and onions. Sambal is used similarly to salsa. Serve with any dish.

Sambal is a spicy thick relish.

Turkey sandwich with carrot sambal relish

Homemade Fiery Carrot Sambal Relish. Sambal is a spicy thick African relish recipe packed with a hot peppery flavor and seasoned vegetables.

Prep time: 45 min Cook time: 3 hours Total time: 3 hours 45 min

Homemade Fiery Carrot Sambal Relish Ingredients and Directions

Ingredients

4 cups finely grated carrots

1 medium finely sliced onion

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon minced ginger

1 teaspoon brown sugar

3 chopped hot chilies

 

Directions

Toss carrots and onions with lemon juice and 1 teaspoon salt, let sit 1/2 hour, then squeeze with hands and discard any excess liquid. Combine with remaining ingredients and mix well. Allow sitting refrigerated for several hours before serving. Serve with any meat or seafood dish. Sambal is used similarly to salsa.

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