Spicy Sauce /Sambal Sauce Recipe

Name: Spicy Sauce /Sambal Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 shallot and 10 garlic; 2 tbsp ginger; 1 lemongrass very thinly slice the white part only; 4 candlenut; 15 presoak dried red chili pepper till soft 10 minute; 3 tbsp oil; 1 tsp belachan (shrimp paste); 2 tbsp tamarind juice (soak in half cup of warm water ); 2 large chop onion; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tsp salt; 2 cup onion; 1 kalamasi juice; 1 tsp light soy sauce

Servings: persons

10 shallot and 10 garlic
2 tbsp ginger
1 lemongrass very thinly slice the white part only
4 candlenut
15 presoak dried red chili pepper till soft 10 minute
3 tbsp oil
1 tsp belachan (shrimp paste)
2 tbsp tamarind juice (soak in half cup of warm water )
2 large chop onion
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
2 cup onion
1 kalamasi juice
1 tsp light soy sauce

1
(RAW) FOR MAKING SAMBAL PASTE (CHILI PASTE)
2
put garlic, shallot , ginger , candlenut , presoaked dry chili into a pounder or (a blender add 1tbsp of oil ) till paste can be fidge up to 2 weeks
3
(COOKED) FOR MAKING THE SPICY SAUCE /SAMBAL SAUCE
4
heat 3 tbsp of oil fry belachan (shrimp paste till fragrant *if you are using )then put raw sambal paste into pan in low heat sautee for 3 minute then add sugar and salt mix well
5
add tamarind juice mix well then off heat
6
FOR MAKING SPICY SAMBAL AND ONION , you can use any store bought ready to eat sambal oelek too
7
with oil brown onion then add 2 tbsp of cooked spicy sambal and mix well
8
add light soy sauce and kalamansi juice miz well then off heat and serve

685

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 shallot and 10 garlic, 2 tbsp ginger, 1 lemongrass very thinly slice the white part only, 4 candlenut, and more.

Yes, Spicy Sauce /Sambal 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Sauce /Sambal Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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