Sambal Ijo
Experience the bold and vibrant flavors of traditional Indonesian cuisine with Sambal Ijo, a fiery green chili relish that will elevate any dish it accompanies. Crafted with steamed green bird's eye chilies, green tomatoes, shallots, and garlic, this spicy condiment boasts a balanced harmony of heat, tang, and subtle sweetness. Stir-fried to perfection with a touch of cooking oil and finished with fresh lime juice, Sambal Ijo is as versatile as it is enticing—perfect as a dip, a topping for grilled meats, or a zesty side for rice dishes. Ready in just 25 minutes and bursting with authentic flavor, this homemade chili relish is sure to impress your taste buds and spice enthusiasts alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 100 grams green bird's eye chilies
- 2 medium green tomatoes
- 6 cloves shallots
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 medium lime
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
Instructions
Prepare the ingredients: Remove the stems from 100 grams of green bird's eye chilies and wash them thoroughly. Wash and quarter 2 medium green tomatoes. Peel 6 shallots and 2 cloves of garlic.
In a steamer basket or a pot fitted with a steamer insert, steam the green chilies, green tomatoes, shallots, and garlic for about 5-7 minutes until they become soft but not mushy.
Allow the steamed ingredients to cool slightly before transferring them to a stone mortar and pestle or a food processor.
Pound or blend the ingredients until you achieve a coarse, chunky consistency. Be careful not to over-process if using a food processor.
Heat 3 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chili mixture to the pan.
Stir fry the mixture for about 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld, and some of the excess liquid to evaporate.
Season the sambal with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of sugar, mixing well to ensure even distribution.
Turn off the heat and squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the cooked sambal, stirring to combine.
Let the Sambal Ijo cool to room temperature before serving. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
544 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.1 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2406 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.6 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.3 g | ||
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1076 mg | 23% | |
*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.
