SAMBAL TERASI - popular Indonesian chili condiment made with shrimp paste

Sambal Terasi is a popular Indonesian chili condiment made with shrimp paste. It's spicy, savory, and adds a punch of flavor to any dish. Here's a recipe to make Sambal Terasi at home:


Ingredients:

  • 10-15 red chili peppers (adjust according to your spice preference)
  • 5 shallots, peeled
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 medium-sized tomato, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon shrimp paste (terasi), toasted
  • 1 tablespoon palm sugar or brown sugar
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt to taste
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the ingredients:

    • If you prefer a milder sambal, you can remove the seeds from the chili peppers. Otherwise, leave them intact for extra heat.
    • Toast the shrimp paste (terasi) in a dry pan over low heat for a few minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn it.
    • Chop the chili peppers, shallots, and garlic into smaller pieces to make them easier to blend.

  2. Blend the ingredients:

    • In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped chili peppers, shallots, garlic, chopped tomato, toasted shrimp paste, palm sugar, lime juice, and a pinch of salt.
    • Blend until you have a smooth paste. You may need to scrape down the sides of the blender or food processor and blend again to ensure everything is well combined.

  3. Fry the sambal:

    • Heat a little vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
    • Add the blended sambal mixture to the pan and cook, stirring frequently, for about 10-15 minutes, or until the sambal darkens in color and the flavors have melded together. Be careful as the sambal may splatter.
    • Adjust the seasoning with salt and sugar according to your taste preference. If you prefer a sweeter sambal, you can add more sugar.

  4. Let it cool:

    • Once cooked, remove the sambal from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.

  5. Serve:

    • Transfer the Sambal Terasi to a clean jar or container.
    • Serve it as a condiment alongside your favorite Indonesian dishes, such as fried rice, grilled meats, or satay.

Enjoy your homemade Sambal Terasi, packed with spicy and savory flavors! Adjust the chili pepper quantity according to your preferred level of spiciness.

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