The taste of Sambal Ganja. What makes this Acehnese speciality so unique?

Sambal Ganja is a delicious Acehnese dish with a rich combination of flavours and a name that attracts attention. It contains some familiar ingredients and others that are unique. How hard is it to find those special ingredients in Australia?

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Sukmawardiana has a restaurant business in Werribee that specialises in Acehnese cuisine.   She explains what you will need to prepare a truly authentic Sambal Ganja that will blow your mind.

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Belimbing wuluh is an essential ingredient that gives a sour, acidic flavour to Sambal Ganja. How can Sukmawardiana make Sambal Ganja without it? Source: Photo by iyenk chengdrew/Creative Commons.