Instructions: In a food processor or blender, combine the chilies, onions, garlic, shrimp or prawn paste, candlenuts, tamarind, and galangal, and puree to a fine paste.

Heat the oil in a skillet. Add the paste and saute until aromatic, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the mixture thickens.

Use to add heat to curries or other dishes.

(Sambal Badjak)

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