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Sambal Matah

Easy Sambal Matah (So Fresh & Spicy!)

Sambal Matah is a household favorite in our family. We would bruise the lemongrass, releasing its citrusy essence, and the lime leaves for fragrant.
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indonesian
Calories: 75
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 5 shallot sliced cut.
  • 12 cloves of garlic sliced cut.
  • 5 cloves of garlic sliced cut.
  • 1 lemongrass sliced cut.
  • 2 kaffir lime sliced cut.
  • 1 cube of shrimp paste, or 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • Palm sugar, or to taste.
  • salt, or to taste.
  • 2 tbsp of fresh lime juice

Equipment

  •  Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Small pan
  • Spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Mix it.
    Mixed Ingredients
  2. Preheat 3/4 tbsp of vegetable oil over medium heat until it’s hot. Then pour the hot oil over the sambal matah. Stir to mix to get a solid taste.
    Hot Oil
  3. Sambal matah is ready to serve. Garnish it with a slice of lime. Enjoy!