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.

Balinese Raw Chili Shrimp Sambal (sambal Matah Udang)

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

  1. 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.
  2. Heat the cooking oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the shrimp until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a serving plate and top with the prepared sambal matah sauce.
  4. 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