Easy Vegetarian Indonesian Sambal (Sambal Balado)
If you like bold, spicy flavors, you’re going to love this Indonesian Sambal Recipe - a spicy Indonesian chili sauce that is used as a cooking ingredient or condiment. It is traditionally made with fish sauce or shrimp paste but this vegetarian version delivers a great balance of flavor and heat, making it a perfect accompaniment to any meal! I like to use it with tempeh, eggs or vegetables and serve it with rice.
PREP TIME
5 minutes
COOK TIME
10 minutes
INGREDIENTS
11
Serves: 8
Ingredients
- 100 grams100 grams100 grams Chili Peppers, large
- 1 whole1 whole1 whole Thai Chili, fresh
- 1 whole1 whole1 whole Roma Tomato, large
- 80 grams80 grams80 grams Shallot
- 2 cloves2 cloves2 cloves Garlic
- 1 pieces1 pieces1 pieces Ginger Root, about 1 cm
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Olive Oil, or any oil of choice
- 2 tsp2 tsp2 tsp Brown Sugar
- 0.5 tsp0.5 tsp0.5 tsp Salt
- 3 pieces3 pieces3 pieces Kaffir Lime Leaves
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Lime Juice
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- In a blender or food processor, add the chilis, tomato, shallot, garlic and ginger. You can add a teaspoon of oil or a little water to help it blend. Blend on high speed until you have a smooth paste.
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a small frying pan on medium heat and add the paste. Stir fry for about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the sugar, salt and kaffir leaves. Stir and let cook on low heat for 4-5 minutes until the paste starts becoming dry.
- Remove from heat and add the lime juice. Serve as a condiment or use as an ingredient in your desired dish!
Notes
- reduce the amount of chilis if you like it less spicy and replace with either milder chilis or more tomatoes.
- The fresher your ingredients the better it will taste!
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Coconut Free Dairy Free Egg Free Gluten Free Grain Free Nut Free Paleo Pescetarian Plant Based Sauces & Dressings Shellfish Free Sugar Alcohol Free Vegan Vegetarian| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 105 |
| Fat: | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 19 g |
| Protein: | 5 g |
| Cholesterol: | 0 g |
| Sodium: | 141 mg |
| Fiber: | 2 g |
| Sugars: | 5 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |
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