"Before use, slice and fry the garlic until browned. These fried onions will enhance the aroma and flavor of the sambal, as well as help reduce the fishy smell."

After sautéing the ground spices, add water and cook over low heat. This process helps the petis to dissolve perfectly without burning, resulting in a sambal with a rich flavor.

Add lime juice to provide a fresh and refreshing taste to the sambal. This also helps reduce the strong fishy odor in petis.

During the boiling process, add salt and brown sugar according to taste. Stir until the water reduces and the sambal thickens, so that it can be stored for a long period of time without losing its flavor.

"Friends of Dream can add cornstarch to make the texture of sambal thicker. Stir continuously until it thickens before serving or storing. Source: Diadona.id"