Sambal Oelek

• 1 cup dried red chiles, such as piquins or cayennes, stems removed
• 6 cloves garlic
• 3 tablespoons lime juice, preferably fresh
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, preferably peanut

1. Place the chiles in a bowl, cover with hot water, and allow them to steep for 15 minutes to soften.
2. Remove the chiles, drain, and discard the water.
3. Combine all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
4. Thin the sambal with more lime juice if desired.
5. Store in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 2 weeks.

red chiles, garlic, lime juice, vegetable oil

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/sambal-oelek (may not work)