Vegan Sweet Sambal
Elevate your meals with this irresistible Vegan Sweet Sambal, a flavorful twist on the classic Indonesian-inspired condiment. Packed with mild or medium-heat red chilies, aromatic garlic, shallots, and juicy tomato, this easy-to-make sauce balances fiery heat with the perfect touch of sweetness from coconut sugar. The addition of tamari, fresh lime juice, and just the right hint of salt creates a vibrant, gluten-free sambal that's as versatile as it is delicious. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe blends sautéed ingredients to smooth perfection, delivering a rich, umami-packed sauce that pairs beautifully with noodles, rice dishes, roasted veggies, or as a zesty dip. Vegan, gluten-free, and bursting with bold flavors—this sweet sambal is sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces red chilies (long, mild or medium-heat, deseeded for less heat)
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 2 pieces shallots
- 1 piece tomato (medium-sized)
- 3 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoons tamari (gluten-free soy sauce)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons sunflower oil (or other neutral oil)
- 3 tablespoons water
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Roughly chop the red chilies, garlic, shallots, and tomato. Set them aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped chilies, garlic, shallots, and tomato to the skillet. Sauté for 5-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until the ingredients are softened and fragrant.
Transfer the sautéed mixture to a blender or food processor. Add coconut sugar, tamari, lime juice, water, and salt.
Blend until the mixture is smooth and well-combined. If the sambal is too thick, add an additional tablespoon of water and blend again until it reaches your desired consistency.
Taste the sambal and adjust seasoning as needed. You can add more coconut sugar for sweetness, lime juice for tanginess, or tamari for depth of flavor.
Pour the sambal into a clean jar or airtight container. Allow it to cool completely before storing.
Store the Vegan Sweet Sambal in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Use it as a sauce, dip, or marinade to enhance your favorite dishes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
504 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.5 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2496 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.3 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.4 g | ||
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 73 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1075 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.
