Balinese Raw Chili Shrimp Sambal (sambal Matah Udang)
Balinese Raw Chili Shrimp Sambal (Sambal Matah Udang) is a traditional dish from Balinese cuisine that features fresh shrimp marinated in a spicy and aromatic sambal matah sauce. This dish is bursting with flavors and is perfect for seafood lovers who enjoy a bit of heat in their meals.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 5 shallots, thinly sliced
- 5-10 bird's eye chilies, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 stalks lemongrass, white part only, thinly sliced
- 2 kaffir lime leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 tsp shrimp paste
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the shallots, chilies, garlic, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, tomato, shrimp paste, salt, sugar, and lime juice to make the sambal matah sauce.
- Heat the cooking oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the shrimp until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked shrimp to a serving plate and top with the prepared sambal matah sauce.
- Serve the Balinese Raw Chili Shrimp Sambal with steamed rice or as a topping for fresh vegetables.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 5 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Large bowl Frying pan Knife Cutting board
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Serve the Balinese Raw Chili Shrimp Sambal with steamed rice and a side of fresh vegetables for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
Tips: Adjust the amount of chilies in the sambal matah sauce according to your preferred level of spiciness.
Cost
$15