Fire Hot Chilli Paste Sambal Indonesian Sauce
Ignite your taste buds with this Fire Hot Chilli Paste Sambal Indonesian Sauce, a bold and vibrant homemade condiment that packs an irresistible punch of heat and flavor. Crafted with fiery red chili peppers, aromatic garlic, sweet shallots, and juicy tomatoes, this authentic sambal recipe balances heat with the subtle sweetness of palm sugar and the tangy zest of tamarind paste and lime juice. Perfect as a dip, marinade, or sidekick to your favorite dishes, this versatile Indonesian chili paste is a must-try for spice lovers looking to elevate their meals. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s the ideal blend of simplicity and authentic flavor, storing beautifully for a week of spicy goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 grams Red chili peppers (Bird’s eye chilies or cayenne)
- 5 pieces Garlic cloves
- 6 pieces Shallots
- 2 medium Tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Palm sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 teaspoon Tamarind paste
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 piece Lime (for juice)
Instructions
1. Wash and roughly chop the red chili peppers, garlic, shallots, and tomatoes.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
3. Add the chopped chilies, garlic, shallots, and tomatoes to the pan. Stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
4. Remove the pan from heat and let the mixture cool slightly before blending.
5. Transfer the cooked mixture to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth or leave slightly chunky based on preference.
6. Return the blended mixture to the pan and cook over low heat. Stir in the palm sugar, tamarind paste, and salt.
7. Simmer the sambal for another 5 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.
8. Adjust the seasoning to taste, adding more salt or sugar if needed.
9. Remove the sambal from heat and drizzle the juice of one lime over the sauce for added brightness.
10. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week, or serve immediately with your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
99 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.8 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 331 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 239 mg | 5% | |
*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.
