Sambal Sauce

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

Submitted by Robin
Updated on October 1, 2022
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
2 cups
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 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

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

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

  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 Fat 2g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 875mg 38%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 1g 1%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 85mg 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.