Malay Onion Sambal
- 3 medium onions, quartered lengthwise and very thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons strained apricot jam
- 2 1/2 tablespoons minced mint, cilantro or a mix of both
- 1 medium-hot fresh red chile, seeded and minced
- Set a colander in the sink.
- Add the onions and salt; rub the salt into the onions and squeeze them gently for a few minutes.
- Rinse the onions thoroughly under cold running water, then drain well and pat dry.
- In a small bowl, combine the vinegar and apricot jam.
- Stir in the onions and mint.
- Add the chile and serve.
onions, kosher salt, cider vinegar, apricot, mint, red chile
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/malay-onion-sambal (may not work)