Sambal Matah (My favorite Spicy Sauce)
Sambal Matah is a household favorite in our family. We would bruise the lemongrass, releasing its citrusy essence, and the lime leaves for fragrant.
Equipment
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowl
- Small pan
- Spoon or spatula
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
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Mix it.
- 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.
- Sambal matah is ready to serve. Garnish it with a slice of lime. Enjoy!
