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Sambal Terasi: Sambal with Roasted Shrimp Paste

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Sambal Terasi: Sambal with Roasted Shrimp Paste

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Sambal terasi is one of Indonesia’s favourite sambals. Besides chillies, it features roasted shrimp paste as the main ingredient, giving it an extra kick. Known as sambal belachan in Malay.

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  • Dairy-free
  • Indonesian
  • Sauce
  • Sambals
  • Sauces
Total
15 min
Prep
15 min
Serves
4
Level
Easy
Energy
18 kcal

Method2 steps · about 15 min

  1. Step 1: Using a mortar and pestle, pound all the ingredients except the lime, until it forms a coarse paste. Adjust the seasoning.

    Uses 5 bird’s eye chillies · 3 red chillies · 1 shallot · ½ tsp roasted shrimp paste · Salt to taste · A pinch of brown sugar

  2. Step 2: Cut the small lime (1) in half. Squeeze the juice from one half over the sambal and use the remaining half as garnish.

    Uses coarse sambal terasi paste · 1 small lime

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