Spicy Shrimp With Stinky Beans (sambal Udang Petai)
Spicy Shrimp with Stinky Beans, also known as Sambal Udang Petai, is a popular dish in Peranakan cuisine. The combination of spicy sambal sauce with the unique flavor of stinky beans creates a delicious and aromatic dish.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup of stinky beans (petai), halved
- 4 shallots, sliced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 5 red chilies, sliced
- 2 tablespoons of tamarind paste
- 2 tablespoons of palm sugar
- 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the shallots, garlic, and red chilies. Sauté until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and stinky beans. Cook until the shrimp turns pink.
- Stir in the tamarind paste, palm sugar, and salt. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve hot.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Frying pan Cutting board Knife Spatula
Tools
Stove
Serving suggestions
Serve the Spicy Shrimp with Stinky Beans with steamed white rice for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
Be careful when handling stinky beans as they have a strong odor. Some people may find the smell unpleasant, but the flavor is delicious when cooked.
Cost
$15