Sambal Kacang (Peanut Sauce) Recipe

Name: Sambal Kacang (Peanut Sauce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 230ml vegetable oil; 500 g raw unsalted peanuts; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 8 shallots, chopped; A scant teaspoon of shrimp paste (optional); Salt to taste; 1 tsp chilli powder; 1 tsp brown sugar; 2 tbsp dark soy sauce; 1 litre water; 2 tbsp tamarind water or juice of 2 lemons

Servings: persons

230ml vegetable oil
500 g raw unsalted peanuts
4 cloves garlic, chopped
8 shallots, chopped
A scant teaspoon of shrimp paste (optional)
Salt to taste
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp brown sugar
2 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 litre water
2 tbsp tamarind water or juice of 2 lemons

1
Stir-fry the peanuts for 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to drain in a colander, and leave to cool. Then blitz the nuts into a fine powder, using a blender. Discard the oil, except for 1 tablespoonful.
2
Crush the garlic, shallots and shrimp paste in a mortar with a little salt, and fry in the remaining oil for 1 minute. Add the chilli powder, sugar, soy sauce and water. Bring this to the boil, then add the ground peanuts. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce becomes thick; this should take about 8-10 minutes. Add the tamarind water or lemon juice and more salt if needed.
3
When cool, keep in a jar in the fridge. Reheat as required. The sauce will keep in the fridge for up to 1 week.

1232

kcal

Calories

119

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 230ml vegetable oil, 500 g raw unsalted peanuts, 4 cloves garlic, chopped, 8 shallots, chopped, and more.

Yes, Sambal Kacang (Peanut Sauce) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sambal Kacang (Peanut Sauce)

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