Sugar-Free Sambal Matah
Brighten up your meals with the bold, zesty flavors of Sugar-Free Sambal Matah, a healthier twist on Bali's iconic raw sambal. This aromatic and vibrant condiment is crafted from finely sliced shallots, lemongrass, zippy red bird's eye chilies, and fragrant kaffir lime leaves, all tossed in fresh lime juice and gently warmed coconut oil for a beautifully balanced flavor profile. Ready in just 20 minutes, this sugar-free version skips the added sweeteners while still delivering a burst of tangy, spicy goodness. Perfect as a versatile topping for grilled fish, chicken, or roasted vegetables, this quick and easy sambal recipe offers a low-carb, all-natural way to elevate your favorite dishes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 whole shallots
- 2 stalks lemongrass
- 5 whole red bird's eye chilies
- 3 leaves kaffir lime leaves
- 1 whole lime
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Peel and finely slice the shallots into thin rings. Set them aside in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Trim the dried outer layers from the lemongrass stalks, leaving the tender inner core. Finely mince the lemongrass and add it to the bowl with the shallots.
Remove the stems from the red bird's eye chilies and finely slice them. Adjust the number of chilies depending on your heat preference. Add them to the bowl.
Stack the kaffir lime leaves, roll them up tightly, and slice them thinly into fine strips. Mix these into the rest of the ingredients.
Juice the lime and pour the juice over the sliced vegetables in the bowl.
In a small pan, heat the coconut oil until it is warm, but not smoking, then pour it over the mixture in the bowl, allowing it to slightly wilt the ingredients.
Immediately add the salt and gently toss all the ingredients together so they are well combined and coated with the lime juice and coconut oil.
Allow the sambal matah to sit for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving as a fresh condiment with grilled fish, chicken, or vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
531 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.9 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.3 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1216 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.3 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.3 g | ||
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 177 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 1886 mg | 40% | |
*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.
