Apple and Carrot Sambal

Crunchy and slightly tangy. This apple and carrot sambal is the perfect side with your next curry.

Cooks: 20 minutes   Serves: 4   Level: Easy

Ingredients

• 2 carrots, peeled and grated
• 1 green chilli, finely sliced
• 15ml (1 tablespoon) lemon juice
• 15ml (1 tablespoon) vinegar
• 10ml (2 teaspoons) sugar, or to taste
• 3 small green apples, grated
• 2.5ml (½ teaspoon) salt

Method

• Add all the ingredients, except the apples and salt, to a small mixing bowl.
• In a separate small bowl, add the salt to the apples and set aside for 15 minutes.
• Allow the salt to draw out the excess moisture in the apples.
• Squeeze out the excess moisture from the apples, before adding it to the rest of the ingredients.
• Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Serve cold.

Garnish

• with extra sliced green chilli and red chilli flakes

Serve

• perfect with any curry of choice

Bon appétit

Author: Mauricia Jordaan

Photographer: Mauricia Jordaan