Creamy Spaghetti Sambal Nyet Bilis by @chefamirgani

25 min
Medium

2 servings

🍝

200 g

Spaghetti

🐟

37 ml

Sambal Nyet Bilis

🧄

9 g

Garlic

🧂

20 g

Unsalted Butter

🍝

180 ml

Pasta Water

🧂

1.5 g

Salt

30 g

Japanese Anchovies

🥚

50 g

Egg

🍃

1 g

Kaffir Lime Leaf

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/18

    Thinly slice 3 cloves of garlic and finely slice 2 kaffir lime leaves.

    garlic
    kaffir lime leaves
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  2. Step 2/18

    Heat 2 tablespoons of neutral cooking oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

    neutral cooking oil
    🔥frying pan
    🥄measuring cup

  3. Step 3/18

    Fry 1/2 cup Japanese anchovies until crisp and golden, about 2 to 3 minutes.

    Japanese anchovies
    🔥frying pan
    🥄slotted spoon

  4. Step 4/18

    Transfer the fried Japanese anchovies to a plate and set aside for topping.

    Japanese anchovies
    🥄slotted spoon
    ✨serving plate

  5. Step 5/18

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

    salt
    🍳large pot

  6. Step 6/18

    Cook 200 g spaghetti until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes.

    spaghetti
    🍳large pot
    🥄tongs

  7. Step 7/18

    Reserve 3/4 cup pasta cooking water, then drain the spaghetti.

    pasta cooking water
    spaghetti
    🥄measuring cup
    🧺colander

  8. Step 8/18

    Bring a small amount of water to a gentle simmer in the large pot for poaching.

    🍳large pot

  9. Step 9/18

    Poach 1 egg until the white is set and the yolk remains runny, about 3 minutes.

    egg
    🍳large pot
    🥄slotted spoon

  10. Step 10/18

    Melt 20 g unsalted butter in a clean frying pan over medium-low heat.

    unsalted butter
    🔥frying pan

  11. Step 11/18

    Sauté the sliced garlic until fragrant and lightly golden, about 1 minute.

    garlic
    🔥frying pan

  12. Step 12/18

    Add 2 to 3 tablespoons Sambal Nyet Bilis and stir for 30 seconds.

    🐟Sambal Nyet Bilis
    🔥frying pan

  13. Step 13/18

    Add 1/2 cup pasta cooking water and stir until the sambal forms a loose sauce.

    pasta cooking water
    🔥frying pan
    🥄measuring cup

  14. Step 14/18

    Add the drained spaghetti and toss until coated in the glossy sambal sauce.

    spaghetti
    🐟Sambal Nyet Bilis
    🔥frying pan
    🥄tongs

  15. Step 15/18

    Add more pasta cooking water as needed and toss until the sauce emulsifies.

    pasta cooking water
    🔥frying pan
    🥄tongs

  16. Step 16/18

    Divide the creamy sambal spaghetti between 2 serving plates.

    spaghetti
    🥄tongs
    ✨serving plate

  17. Step 17/18

    Top each plate with poached egg, crispy Japanese anchovies, and sliced kaffir lime leaves.

    egg
    Japanese anchovies
    kaffir lime leaves
    🥄slotted spoon
    ✨serving plate

  18. Step 18/18

    Break the egg yolk into the spaghetti and toss before eating for a creamy finish.

    egg
    spaghetti
    🥄tongs
    ✨serving plate

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Pasta, Condiment, Chili paste, Vegetables, Aromatics, Dairy, Fat, Seasoning, Fish, Seafood, Eggs

Ingredients

Spaghetti, Sambal Nyet Bilis, Garlic, Unsalted butter, Pasta water, Salt, Japanese anchovies, Egg, Kaffir lime leaf

Allergens

Gluten, Fish, Shellfish, Milk, Eggs

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Pescatarian

Calories

470 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 19g, Carbohydrates: 59g, Fat: 18g, Fiber: 3.5g, Sugars: 3g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 1030mg, Iron: 3.2mg, Calcium: 65mg, Potassium: 280mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 180µg, Vitamin B12: 2.1µg, Vitamin D: 1.2µg, Vitamin C: 2mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

15 minutes

Overall

25 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

18 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, large pot, frying pan, slotted spoon, tongs, colander, measuring cup, serving plate

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Pasta

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Weeknight meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@chefamirgani

Origin

Cuisine

Malaysian, Italian, Southeast Asian

Geographic

Malaysia, Southeast Asia

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Glossy, Tender, Crispy, Chewy

Flavors

Spicy, Savory, Umami, Salty, Buttery, Garlicky, Aromatic, Tangy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Discard after 2 hours,Do not leave longer because the dish contains egg and fish), fridge : 2 days (Store in an airtight container at 4°C or below,Store poached egg separately when possible,Reheat thoroughly in a frying pan with a splash of water), freezer : 30 days (Freeze pasta without the poached egg or crispy anchovy topping,Use a freezer-safe airtight container,Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating)