Cara membuat
- Potong tangkai cabai tetapi pertahankan bijinya. Cincang kasar.
- Tumbuk cabai, bawang putih, dan bawang merah dalam ulekan menjadi pasta kasar.
- Tambahkan asam jawa, air jeruk nipis, garam, dan gula. Tumbuk sebentar agar menyatu.
- Aduk masuk daun ketumbar cincang dengan tangan di akhir.
- Diamkan 15 menit agar bumbu menyatu.
- Sajikan dalam mangkuk kecil bersama ikan bakar, batar daan, atau saboco.
Common questions
Can Ai-Manas be made ahead?
Ai-Manas is best made and eaten the same day, but the components can be prepped earlier — chop and measure the ingredients up to a day ahead, refrigerated separately. Final cooking takes about 0 minutes.
How spicy is Ai-Manas?
As written this recipe is medium-to-hot. Heat levels vary by cook and region in Timor-Leste; halve the chili or remove the seeds for less heat, or add more at the finishing stage. The spice can be adjusted during cooking.
Is Ai-Manas vegetarian or gluten-free?
This recipe is suitable for most diets. If you have specific restrictions, the substitutions section in each ingredient note covers the most common swaps.
How hard is Ai-Manas to make at home?
Ai-Manas is approachable for a home cook with basic stove skills — total time about 15 minutes, no special technique required.
Can Ai-Manas be scaled up or down?
This recipe is written for 4 servings. To scale, multiply each ingredient proportionally; the cooking times stay the same up to about double the volume. Beyond that, expect to cook in batches because of pan size and heat distribution.
Catatan budaya
Ai-manas adalah sambal cabai universal Timor - setiap santapan Timor selalu ada ai-manas di meja. Hidangan ini adalah cita rasa khas Timor; pengunjung belajar mengatasi kepedasannya. Setiap keluarga memiliki keseimbangan ai-manas pilihannya.
