Dairy-Free Sambal Ijo
Discover the vibrant and fiery flavors of Dairy-Free Sambal Ijo, an Indonesian green chili condiment that's perfect for spice enthusiasts and plant-based diets alike. This traditional recipe boasts a bold medley of green chilies, tangy green tomatoes, aromatic shallots, and garlic, all blended into a coarse paste and sautéed to perfection with kaffir lime leaves for a fragrant citrusy note. Free from dairy and packed with fresh ingredients, this sambal is versatile enough to serve as a zesty side dish, a flavorful topping for rice, or a bold companion to your favorite protein. With a quick prep time and a shelf life of up to a week, it’s an ideal option for those looking to add an enticing kick of heat to their meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Green chilies
- 100 grams Green tomatoes
- 6 pieces Shallots
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
- 4 pieces Kaffir lime leaves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 4 tablespoons Cooking oil
- 50 milliliters Water
Instructions
Start by roughly chopping the green chilies and green tomatoes. Peel and slice the shallots and garlic cloves thinly.
In a mortar and pestle or a food processor, grind the green chilies, green tomatoes, shallots, and garlic together into a coarse paste.
Heat the cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the chili paste and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
Add the kaffir lime leaves to the pan and continue to cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until they release their aroma.
Pour in the water, stir well, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Add the salt and sugar, mixing thoroughly. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
Cook the sambal for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reaches the desired consistency. The sambal should be thick but not too dry.
Remove the kaffir lime leaves before serving. Serve warm as a condiment or let it cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
780 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.5 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2438 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.2 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.6 g | ||
| Protein | 10.9 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 152 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1701 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
