Sambal Sauce

Sambal Sauce

This is a Malaysian recipe from our Singaporean cook for a rather hot sambal sauce to be used with shrimp or chicken.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Yield:
2 cups
Servings:
16

Ingredients

  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1 bulb garlic, peeled and crushed
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped serrano chiles, with seeds
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon belacan shrimp paste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 lemongrass, bruised
  • 2 fresh curry leaves
  • 1 (1/2 inch) piece galangal, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons tamarind juice

Directions

Step 1
Place tomato, garlic, onion, chiles, sugar, salt, lime juice, and shrimp paste into a blender; process until smooth.

Step 2
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour chile pur?e into hot oil. Stir in lemongrass, curry leaves, and galangal. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture changes color and becomes very fragrant, about 15 minutes.

Step 3
Stir in tamarind juice; cook for 1 minute. Strain sauce before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

38
Calories
2g
Fat
5g
Carbs
1g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 38
% Daily Value *
Total Fat2g 2%
Saturated Fat0g 2%
Cholesterol1mg 0%
Sodium875mg 38%
Total Carbohydrate5g 2%
Dietary Fiber1g 2%
Total Sugars2g
Protein1g
Vitamin C6mg 30%
Calcium14mg 1%
Iron0mg 2%
Potassium85mg 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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