Vegan Prawn Sambal
Bring bold, fiery flavors to your table with this Vegan Prawn Sambal recipe, a plant-based twist on the classic Southeast Asian dish that's sure to impress. Featuring tender vegan prawns simmered in a luscious sambal paste made from aromatic garlic, ginger, spicy red chilies, and tangy tamarind, this recipe delivers a perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and zest. Infused with fragrant lemongrass and finished with fresh coriander leaves, every bite bursts with authentic sambal flavors. Ready in just 40 minutes, this dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying vegan meal that's packed with protein and flavor. Perfect for spice lovers and fans of Asian cuisine, this Vegan Prawn Sambal is a must-try recipe for any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams vegan prawns
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 large (finely chopped) red onion
- 3 (minced) garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon (grated) ginger
- 2 (finely chopped) red chilies
- 1 (crushed) lemongrass stalk
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons (chopped, for garnish) coriander leaves
Instructions
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped red onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
Stir in the finely chopped red chilies and the crushed lemongrass stalk. Cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Add the tomato paste, tamarind paste, and coconut sugar to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently until the mixture becomes a rich, deep red paste.
Mix in the soy sauce and lime juice, stirring well to combine.
Add the vegan prawns to the pan, ensuring they are well coated with the sambal paste.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-12 minutes, allowing the vegan prawns to absorb the flavors.
Season with salt and adjust the seasoning to taste, adding more lime juice if desired.
Remove the crushed lemongrass stalk before serving.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or your choice of side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
192 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.5 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1080 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.5 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.5 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 44 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 249 mg | 5% | |
*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.
