Sambal Trassi (Indonesian Spice)

                         a small piece of trassi
   4                    fresh red chilies -- (4 to 5)
   1                    green chili
   1      tsp           salt
   1      tsp           soft brown sugar
  15      ml            (1 tbsp) lemon or lime juice

Wrap the trassi in foil and grill until it darkens, or bake in a  preheated
oven at 350 degrees for a few minutes. Remove the seeds  from the chilies and
chop finely. Pound or process the trassi and  chilies with the other
ingredients until you have a smooth paste.  Store in a jar in the refrigerator
for a few days.

Variations:
For Sambal Asem, add an extra teaspoon sugar and 5-10 ml (1-2 tsp) tamarind
concentrate.
For Sambal Kemiri, add 10 dry roasted and ground candlenuts.