Spicy Stinky Beans (sambal Petai)

Spicy Stinky Beans, also known as Sambal Petai, is a popular dish in Peranakan cuisine. This pungent and flavorful dish is made with stink beans, also known as petai, and a spicy sambal sauce.

Spicy Stinky Beans (sambal Petai)

Ingredients

  • 250g stink beans (petai)
  • 200g prawns, peeled and deveined
  • 5 shallots, finely sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 red chillies, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon belacan (shrimp paste)
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Blanch the stink beans in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain and set aside.
  2. Heat the cooking oil in a wok over medium heat. Add the shallots, garlic, and belacan, and stir-fry until fragrant.
  3. Add the prawns and stir-fry until they turn pink and opaque.
  4. Add the stink beans and red chillies, and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the tamarind paste, sugar, and a pinch of salt with 2 tablespoons of water. Pour this mixture into the wok and stir well.
  6. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
  7. Remove from heat and serve hot with steamed rice.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
200 per serving
Carbohydrates
15g
Protein
8g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Wok Cutting board Knife Bowl Wooden spoon

Tools

Stove Pot for blanching

Serving suggestions

Sambal Petai is best served with steamed white rice and a side of fresh cucumber slices.

Tips & tricks

Be cautious of the strong smell of stink beans while cooking, and ensure proper ventilation in the kitchen.

Cost

$15