Diced Water Chestnut or Jicama Sambal
10 to 12 fresh or canned water chest-nut 1 small jicama (bangkuang), peeled and diced
2 to 3 red finger-length chilies, deseeded and sliced
2 clove garlic, peeled
1/2 teaspoon dried shrimp paste (trasi), dry-roasted
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ tablespoons freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice
2 spring asian basil
Method:
- Place the water chestnut or jicama and half of the chilies in abowl
- Grind the remaining chilies with the garlic, dried shrimp paste, salt and lime or lemon juice to a coarse paste in a mortar or blender. Add the ground mixture to the vegetables and mix well. Garnish with the basil and serve
source: authentic food recipes from Indonesia, Heinz von Helzen