Sambal Tomat

Name: Sambal Tomat
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 cups Roma tomatoes, chopped; 6 large red chilies, sliced; 4 bird's eye chilies, stemmed; 4 shallots, peeled; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tsp palm sugar, grated; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp lime juice, fresh

A traditional Indonesian chili paste cooked with fresh tomatoes, shallots, and garlic. It delivers a balanced sweet, tangy, and spicy flavor profile.

25 minEasyServes 665 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups Roma tomatoes, chopped
6 large red chilies, sliced
4 bird's eye chilies, stemmed
4 shallots, peeled
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tsp palm sugar, grated
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp lime juice, fresh

Instructions

1

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

Add 2 cups chopped Roma tomatoes, 6 sliced large red chilies, 4 stemmed bird's eye chilies, 4 peeled shallots, and 2 peeled garlic cloves to the pan.
3

Sauté for 8 to 10 minutes until the vegetables soften and blister.
4

Transfer the cooked vegetables to a mortar or food processor and grind into a coarse paste.
5

Return the paste to the skillet, then stir in 2 tsp grated palm sugar and 1/2 tsp salt.
6

Cook for another 3 to 5 minutes until the oil separates from the paste.
7

Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp fresh lime juice before serving.

Questions

How long does Sambal Tomat keep?

Refrigerated in a sealed jar, it keeps four to five days. It also freezes flat in a bag for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Sambal Tomat?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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