Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon shrimp paste (trassi)

• 2 tablespoons chopped red chiles, such as cayenne

• 1 tomato, chopped

• 2 teaspoons brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice, fresh preferred

• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

To toast the trassi, spread the paste on a piece of foil and fold to seal. Place under a broiler for 2 minutes. Remove and cool.

Combine all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.

Serve this sambal at room temperature.