Sambal ikan billis is a popular Malaysian dish that is served with nasi lemak (coconut rice). It is anchovies cooked in chilies, herbs and spices. Check out our nasi lemak recipe with sambal ikan billis...here

SAMBAL IKAN BILIS

Ingredients

• 1 cup or 80g dried, ikan bilis (salted anchovies), washed
• 3 tablespoon oil
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 tablespoon lime juice or tamarind juice
• Sugar and salt to taste,
• Some water

• 3 fresh red chillies 
• 6 dried red chillies
• 3 shallots and 5 cloves chopped garlic
• 5 thin slices of galangal or ginger
• 1 stalk thinly sliced lemon grass or serai
• 1 level tablespoon belacan granules or a thin slice of belacan cake (dried shrimp cake) 

• Fry the anchovies till lightly brown and set aside.
• Ground the listed ingredients in a food processor or blender (with a little water)
• Heat oil in a wok or pan. Fry the onions and add the blended ingredients until fragrant and oil surfaces. Add and mix well the ikan billis, salt, sugar and lime juice and water
• Remove from heat and serve with nasi lemak