Indonesian

Condiments in Indonesian cooking are just as important as the savory dishes they are served with. Meals come with a small platter of three or four different, flavored, textured, and colored smalls (condiments) to taste. The soy sauce in this condiment gives it a salty flavor, with pungent and sour notes.

INGREDIENTS

2 medium tomatoes, cut in half and sliced (about 1 cup)
2 small Thai or serrano red or green chilies, seeded and thinly sliced (use to taste)
2 small shallots or 1/4 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced (about 1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil or fresh cilantro leaves

MIND REFRESHER

Stand straight, relax, and breathe normally; appreciate whatever is happening.

METHOD

Mix tomatoes, chilies, shallots, soy sauce, lemon juice, and basil in a bowl.
Serve as a condiment.

Makes 1 cup (250 g)