Heart-Healthy Sambal Matah
Elevate your meals with this vibrant and heart-healthy Sambal Matah, a fresh, Indonesian-style raw condiment bursting with flavor and nutrients. Crafted with finely sliced shallots, aromatic lemongrass, zesty lime, fiery bird’s eye chilies, and finished with extra virgin olive oil and low-sodium soy sauce, this recipe reimagines traditional sambal with a wholesome twist. Perfect for brightening up grilled fish or chicken, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, offering a nourishing, low-sodium option that’s packed with antioxidants and heart-healthy fats. With fresh coriander for added aroma, Heart-Healthy Sambal Matah will be your go-to for a guilt-free flavor boost!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces shallots
- 2 pieces lemongrass stalks
- 2 pieces garlic cloves
- 2 pieces bird's eye chili
- 1 piece lime
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves
Instructions
Start by finely slicing all 6 shallots and place them in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Trim off the tough outer layers of the 2 lemongrass stalks, then thinly slice the tender part of the stalks. Add them to the bowl with the shallots.
Crush and mince 2 garlic cloves, adding them to the bowl.
Slice the 2 bird's eye chilies very finely. If you prefer less heat, remove the seeds beforehand, then add them to the mixture.
Zest the lime finely, then halve it and squeeze the juice into the bowl. Ensure you strain to avoid seeds.
Add 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil for its heart-healthy fats.
Pour in 1 tablespoon of low-sodium soy sauce to reduce sodium intake without sacrificing flavor.
Season the mixture with 0.5 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper and 0.25 teaspoon of salt. Mix well.
Chop 2 tablespoons of fresh coriander leaves and incorporate them into the sambal for added aroma and color.
Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined, allowing the flavors to meld.
Serve fresh as a condiment or a topping on grilled fish or chicken to enjoy a fragrant, heart-healthy side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
547 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.0 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1124 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.4 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.5 g | ||
| Protein | 10.0 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 194 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 1705 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.
