Prawn Sambal
Dive into the bold and tantalizing flavors of Southeast Asia with this Prawn Sambal recipe! Succulent prawns are enveloped in a fiery, aromatic sambal sauce made from a blend of red chilies, bird’s eye chilies, garlic, shallots, and fresh tomato, with a tangy touch of tamarind paste. This quick and easy dish, ready in just 40 minutes, perfectly balances heat, sweetness, and tang, making it a standout choice for spice lovers. Ideal served over fluffy steamed rice, Prawn Sambal is a vibrant, mouthwatering dish that’s as satisfying as it is simple to prepare. Perfect for dinner parties or a cozy weeknight meal, this spicy prawn recipe is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Prawns
- 5 pieces Shallots
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
- 5 pieces Red chilies
- 3 pieces Bird's eye chilies
- 1 medium Tomato
- 2 tablespoons Tamarind paste
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 4 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 100 milliliters Water
Instructions
Clean and devein the prawns, then rinse them under cold water and pat dry using paper towels. Set aside.
Peel the shallots and garlic cloves. Roughly chop the shallots, garlic, red chilies, and bird's eye chilies. Quarter the tomato.
In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped shallots, garlic, chilies, and tomato. Blend into a coarse paste.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.
Add the blended paste to the pan and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until fragrant and the oil starts to separate from the paste.
Add the tamarind paste, sugar, and salt to the sambal paste, stirring well to combine.
Add the prawns to the pan, stirring to coat them entirely with the sambal paste. Cook for about 5 minutes.
Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the prawns are cooked through and the sambal sauce thickens to your liking.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1316 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.8 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1055 mg | 352% | |
| Sodium | 8306 mg | 361% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.1 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.6 g | ||
| Protein | 120.1 g | 240% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 575 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1990 mg | 42% | |
*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.
