First, prepare a pot filled with enough water and heat it until boiling. After the water boils, put 5 pieces of green bird's eye chili and 3 pieces of large green chili into the boiling water. Add salt and baking soda. Salt functions to enhance the taste of the chili sauce, while baking soda helps maintain the bright green color of the chili during the boiling process. Boil the chili until it appears wilted, but not too long to avoid changing the color and taste of the chili.

After the chili is ripe, add 2 cloves of garlic and 2 cloves of shallot into the boiling water for a few minutes to soften the texture. Drain all the ingredients from the water and transfer them to a mortar. Grind all the ingredients until smooth, then add 1/2 teaspoon of powdered broth, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and MSG to taste. Grind until you get a smooth and well-mixed sambal texture.

Heat a little oil in a pan. After the oil is hot, sauté 2 green tomatoes that have been sliced and 2 leaves of kaffir lime that have been sliced until fragrant. This process will bring out the fresh taste of the tomatoes and kaffir lime leaves, adding richness to your green chili sauce. Once the aroma of the tomatoes and kaffir lime leaves is noticeable, add the mashed chili sauce to the pan. Stir well while cooking the sauce until it is cooked and all the ingredients are mixed perfectly.

After the green chili sauce is cooked and its aroma spreads, remove from the stove and serve. This ready green chili sauce is best enjoyed with warm rice, rendang, or other dishes according to your preference. Enjoy your homemade green chili sauce that is not only delicious but also has a bright color that stimulates the appetite, similar to the green chili sauce served in Padang restaurants.

Homemade green chili sauce, with its spicy and refreshing taste, is perfect when paired with various side dishes. Here are some options for side dishes that can complement your green chili sauce: Beef Rendang: Beef rendang with rich spices and tender meat is a perfect match for green chili sauce. The savory and spicy green chili sauce enhances the deliciousness of the rendang. Crispy Fried Chicken: Crispy and savory fried chicken pairs perfectly with spicy green chili sauce. This combination provides a different texture and tantalizing taste. Grilled Fish: Grilled fish with strong spices becomes even more delicious when served with green chili sauce. The spicy green chili sauce adds a perfect contrast to the distinctive aroma of the grilled fish. Fried Tofu and Tempeh: Simple yet delicious fried tofu and tempeh can be the ideal accompaniment to green chili sauce. Both absorb the green chili sauce well, providing a harmonious taste. Chicken Satay or Lamb Satay: Chicken or lamb satay seasoned with spices and perfectly grilled becomes even more delicious with the addition of green chili sauce. The green chili sauce adds an extra dimension of flavor to the already tasty satay. Boiled Cassava Leaves: Soft and savory boiled cassava leaves are a perfect match for green chili sauce. This combination makes your dish even more complete and enjoyable. Sweet Soy Sauce Beef: Beef cooked with sweet soy sauce and other spices provides a balanced sweet and savory taste that complements the spiciness of green chili sauce. Goat Soup or Chicken Soup: Goat or chicken soup with a rich and flavorful broth tastes even more delicious when accompanied by green chili sauce. The green chili sauce adds a refreshing spicy taste. Crackers: Crispy and savory crackers can add pleasure when enjoying green chili sauce. Simply dip the crackers into the green chili sauce, and you will get the perfect taste.