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Sambal Matah: Raw Chilli Mix

Sambal Matah: Raw Chilli Mix

  • Author: Nunuk Sri Rahayu
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Sambals & Sauces
  • Method: Smoking
  • Cuisine: Balinese
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Sambal matah, a raw chilli mix, is an important condiment in Balinese cuisine, and is eaten with every meal in Bali. Quick and easy to prepare, it is now popular throughout Indonesia and is often used in Indonesian fusion cuisine.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 15 bird’s eye chillies, chopped
  • 7 small shallots, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 kaffir lime’s leaves, remove the stalk, finely sliced
  • 2 stalks of lemongrass, use only the tender white part, finely sliced
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/3 tsp roasted shrimp paste
  • Pinch of sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil

Sambal Matah ingredients


Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix all the ingredients except the coconut oil.
  2. Using your hand (you need to wear gloves to protect yourself against the heat of the chillies), mix and gently knead all the ingredients until the salad starts to sweat.
  3. Heat the coconut oil until it smokes.
  4. Pour the hot oil on the chilli mix and, using a spoon, stir all the ingredients.
  5. Add the lime juice and mix well. The sambal is ready to serve.

Notes

  • You really need to thoroughly knead the chopped ingredients to bring out the flavors.

Keywords: Quick & Easy, Balinese food, Spicy