Sambal Terasi

Name: Sambal Terasi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 4 oz red chili peppers, sliced; 6 shallots, peeled; 4 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 plum tomato, chopped; 1 tsp terasi shrimp paste, crumbled; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tsp palm sugar, grated; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tsp lime juice

A fragrant Indonesian chili paste made by frying chilies, aromatics, tomato, and shrimp paste before grinding them together.

25 minEasyServes 835 cal/serving

IndonesianSauceStovetopPescatarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeLow-SodiumAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

4 oz red chili peppers, sliced
6 shallots, peeled
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 plum tomato, chopped
1 tsp terasi shrimp paste, crumbled
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tsp palm sugar, grated
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp lime juice

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2

Add 4 oz sliced red chili peppers, 6 peeled shallots, 4 peeled garlic cloves, 1 chopped plum tomato, and 1 tsp crumbled terasi shrimp paste to the skillet and cook for 6 minutes until softened.
3

Transfer the mixture to a mortar or food processor and grind into a coarse paste.
4

Stir in 2 tsp grated palm sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 2 tsp lime juice until fully mixed.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for shrimp paste in Sambal Terasi?

The entry for Sambal Terasi calls for 1 tsp terasi shrimp paste, crumbled. In its place: Fish sauce, or a mashed anchovy fillet, at about the same volume. For vegetarian cooking, use a dark miso.

Can I make Sambal Terasi less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Sambal Terasi comes from 4 oz red chili peppers, sliced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the chilies, or use half; nothing else in the method changes.

Is Sambal Terasi low-carb?

A serving of Sambal Terasi carries 3 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 15 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 3 percent.

Does Sambal Terasi contain shellfish?

Yes: 1 tsp terasi shrimp paste, crumbled. The full allergen list for this entry is shellfish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How long does Sambal Terasi keep?

Refrigerate Sambal Terasi in a sealed jar and use it within four to five days. It also freezes flat in a bag for up to three months.

Serve it with

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