Gluten-Free Sambal Ijo
Elevate your meals with the vibrant and fiery kick of Gluten-Free Sambal Ijo, a fragrant Indonesian green chili relish that's perfect for spice lovers. This flavor-packed recipe combines green bird's eye chilies, tangy green tomatoes, aromatic shallots, garlic, and kaffir lime leaves, all stir-fried in rich coconut oil until perfectly fragrant. A splash of lime juice and a hint of palm sugar balance the heat with brightness and subtle sweetness. Quick and easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, this gluten-free sambal pairs beautifully with grilled meats, steamy rice, or even as a zesty topping for noodles. Whether enjoyed warm or at room temperature, it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser to spice up your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 100 grams Green bird's eye chilies
- 2 medium Green tomatoes
- 4 large Shallots
- 3 medium Garlic cloves
- 2 leaves Kaffir lime leaves
- 3 tablespoons Coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Palm sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
Instructions
Wash the green chilies and slice them into halves, removing the seeds if you prefer a milder sambal.
Chop the green tomatoes into quarters and peel the shallots and garlic cloves.
In a mortar and pestle, coarsely pound the green chilies, tomatoes, shallots, garlic, and kaffir lime leaves together until well mixed. Alternatively, pulse these ingredients in a food processor to maintain a slightly chunky texture.
In a medium-sized pan, heat the coconut oil over medium heat.
Add the pounded or pulsed chili mixture to the pan and stir fry for about 5 minutes until they are fragrant and the oil separates.
Season the sambal with salt, palm sugar, and lime juice. Stir until fully combined, allowing the sugar to melt completely.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lime juice according to your preference.
Remove from heat and transfer the sambal ijo to a serving bowl. It can be served warm or cooled as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
661 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.7 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.8 g | 174% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2428 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.8 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.9 g | ||
| Protein | 11.1 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 154 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1658 mg | 35% | |
*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.
