Udang Bakar Sambal Pedas (makassar-style Grilled Prawns With Spicy Sauce)

Udang Bakar Sambal Pedas is a popular dish from Makassar, Indonesia, known for its bold and spicy flavors. This grilled prawn dish is perfect for seafood lovers who enjoy a kick of heat in their meals.

Udang Bakar Sambal Pedas (makassar-style Grilled Prawns With Spicy Sauce)

Ingredients

  • 500g large prawns, cleaned and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons sambal oelek (Indonesian chili paste)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a bowl, mix the sambal oelek, minced garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, salt, brown sugar, and vegetable oil to make the marinade.
  3. Add the prawns to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Let them marinate for 10 minutes.
  4. Place the marinated prawns on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are pink and opaque.
  5. Serve the grilled prawns hot with steamed rice and extra sambal oelek on the side.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Grilling

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
25g
Fat
15g
Carbohydrates
5g

Supplies

Grill Tongs Bowl

Tools

Knife Cutting board Measuring spoons

Serving suggestions

Udang Bakar Sambal Pedas is best served with a side of steamed rice and a refreshing cucumber salad.

Tips & tricks

For extra heat, you can add more sambal oelek to the marinade or serve the dish with additional chili sauce on the side.

Cost

$15