Traditional Indonesian Sambal
Spice up your meals with the bold and vibrant flavors of Traditional Indonesian Sambal, a quintessential Southeast Asian condiment that brings a fiery kick to any dish! Made with a perfect blend of fresh red chili peppers, aromatic shallots, garlic, juicy tomatoes, and umami-rich shrimp paste (terasi), this sambal combines simple ingredients with powerful flavor. The key to its authentic taste lies in stir-frying the ingredients to release their natural sweetness and smoky depth, before blending them into a tantalizing paste that's seasoned with lime juice, salt, and sugar for a balanced finish. Whether served as a dip, topping, or cooking base, this easy-to-make sambal is the perfect way to elevate rice dishes, grilled meats, or even simple snacks. Ready in just 25 minutes, this Indonesian classic is a must-try for spice lovers everywhere!
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Ingredients
- 10 pieces red chili peppers
- 5 pieces shallots
- 4 pieces garlic cloves
- 1 large tomato
- 1 teaspoon shrimp paste (terasi)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Directions
Step 1
Begin by preparing your ingredients. Wash the red chili peppers and tomato. Peel the shallots and garlic cloves.
Step 2
Roughly chop the chili peppers, shallots, garlic, and tomato.
Step 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
Step 4
Add the chopped shallots, garlic, and chili peppers to the pan. Stir fry for about 5 minutes until the shallots become translucent and the chili peppers soften.
Step 5
Add the chopped tomato and shrimp paste into the pan. Continue to stir fry for an additional 3 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
Step 6
Transfer the sautéed mixture to a blender or a mortar and pestle. Grind or blend the mixture to your preferred consistency, either chunky or smooth.
Step 7
Return the sambal to the pan and cook for another 2 minutes. Season with salt, sugar, and lime juice, adjusting to taste.
Step 8
Allow the sambal to cool before serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 582.2 grams (582.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 629 |
| Total Fat 40.70g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat 5.70g | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 25.30g | |
| Cholesterol 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium 4475mg | 195% |
| Total Carbohydrate 66.20g | 24% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.00g | 43% |
| Total Sugars 39.40g | |
| Protein 11.20g | 22% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 128mg | 10% |
| Iron 5mg | 26% |
| Potassium 1420mg | 30% |
Source of Calories