Nut-Free Sambal Ijo
Discover the vibrant and allergy-friendly flavor of Nut-Free Sambal Ijo, a tantalizing Indonesian green chili relish crafted without nuts for a wider audience to enjoy. This recipe highlights bold ingredients like fiery green chilies, aromatic shallots, garlic, and tangy tomatoes, blended into a coarse paste and enhanced with lime leaves for an authentic touch. The sambal is sautéed to perfection, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify, while a pinch of sugar and salt balance the heat. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, this nut-free version is perfect as a zesty condiment for grilled meats, rice dishes, or fried snacks. Elevate your meals with this simple yet irresistible sambal that delivers a true taste of Indonesia without compromise!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Green chilies
- 5 pieces Shallots
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves
- 2 medium Tomatoes
- 2 pcs Lime leaves
- 4 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 50 milliliters Water
Instructions
Wash all the green chilies, shallots, and tomatoes to remove any dirt.
Slice the green chilies, shallots, and garlic cloves into smaller pieces.
Quarter the tomatoes and remove the seeds if desired to reduce the liquid content.
In a food processor or blender, add the sliced green chilies, shallots, garlic cloves, and tomatoes. Blend until the mixture becomes a coarse paste.
Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
Add the blended chili paste to the pan and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Tear the lime leaves into smaller pieces and add them to the pan.
Stir in the salt and sugar, and continue to cook gently for another 5 minutes.
Add the water to the mixture and stir well, allowing it to simmer for an additional 10 minutes until the paste thickens and the oil separates from the chili paste.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or sugar according to your preference.
Remove from heat and allow to cool. Serve alongside your favorite Indonesian dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
721 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.1 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2424 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.1 g | ||
| Protein | 10.2 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 144 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1786 mg | 38% | |
*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.
