Vegetarian Sambal Ijo
Spice up your meals with this vibrant and zesty Vegetarian Sambal Ijo, a plant-based twist on the iconic Indonesian green chili sambal! Packed with the bold flavors of green Thai chilies, tangy green tomatoes, aromatic shallots, and garlic, this easy-to-make chili relish is a must-try for spice lovers. Blanched chilies and tomatoes are ground into a coarse paste, sautéed to perfection, and finished with a burst of lime juice for added freshness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile condiment pairs beautifully with steaming hot rice, vegetarian dishes, or even as a fiery dip. Whether you're exploring Indonesian cuisine or looking to add a punch of flavor to your meals, Vegetarian Sambal Ijo is sure to become a staple in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 pieces Green chilies (preferably green Thai chilies)
- 2 pieces Medium-sized green tomatoes
- 5 pieces Shallots
- 3 pieces Cloves of garlic
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
Instructions
Wash the green chilies and green tomatoes under running water. Remove the stems from the chilies.
Chop the green tomatoes into quarters. Peel the shallots and garlic cloves.
In a saucepan, bring some water to boil and blanch the green chilies and green tomatoes for 5 minutes. This helps to soften them, making them easier to grind.
Drain the blanched chilies and tomatoes, then transfer them to a stone mortar or a food processor.
Add the shallots and garlic to the mortar or food processor.
Grind the ingredients together into a coarse paste using a pestle or by pulsing in the food processor. Be careful not to make it too smooth; the sauce should still have some texture.
Heat the vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Add the chili paste to the hot oil and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly. The sambal should become fragrant and its color slightly deepened.
Season the sambal with salt and sugar, stirring well to combine equally.
Reduce the heat to low, add lime juice for acidity, and continue to cook for another 2 minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat and allow the sambal to cool slightly before serving.
Serve the Vegetarian Sambal Ijo as a condiment alongside your favorite rice and vegetarian dishes or as a dip.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
88 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.7 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 491 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.5 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 166 mg | 4% | |
*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.
