Sambal Embe (Balinese Shallot and Chili Sambal) by @chefamirgani

30 min

4 servings

🧄

50 g

Garlic

🧅

150 g

Shallots

🌶️

50 g

Red bird's eye chili

🦐

10 g

Shrimp paste

🧂

1 g

Salt

🧂

Seasoning powder

🥥

120 ml

Coconut oil

  1. Slice
    • shallots
    • garlic
    • red bird's eye chilies

    Thinly slice the shallots, garlic, and red bird's eye chilies.

  2. Combine
    • garlic
    • toasted shrimp paste

    Combine the sliced garlic with the toasted shrimp paste. Mash them lightly until evenly mixed.

  3. Heat
    • coconut oil
    • shallots

    Heat 120 ml coconut oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the sliced shallots.

  4. Add
    • garlic
    • toasted shrimp paste

    Add the garlic and toasted shrimp paste mixture to the pan. Stir until fragrant.

  5. Season
    • salt
    • shallots

    Season with 1 g salt and 1 g monosodium glutamate. Stir until the shallots begin to turn lightly golden.

  6. Add
    • red bird's eye chilies
    • shallots
    • garlic

    Add the sliced red bird's eye chilies. Stir gently over medium-low heat until the mixture is dry and crispy.

  7. Transfer

    Transfer the sambal to a serving bowl. Serve warm or at room temperature.

  8. Serve

    Serve.

Sambal Embe (Balinese Shallot and Chili Sambal) by @chefamirgani

30 min

4 servings

🧄

50 g

Garlic

🧅

150 g

Shallots

🌶️

50 g

Red bird's eye chili

🦐

10 g

Shrimp paste

🧂

1 g

Salt

🧂

Seasoning powder

🥥

120 ml

Coconut oil

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/8

    Thinly slice the shallots, garlic, and red bird's eye chilies.

    🧅shallots
    🧄garlic
    🌶️red bird's eye chilies
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board

  2. Step 2/8

    Combine the sliced garlic with the toasted shrimp paste. Mash them lightly until evenly mixed.

    🧄garlic
    🦐toasted shrimp paste
    🥣mixing bowl
    🔪knife

  3. Step 3/8

    Heat 120 ml coconut oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the sliced shallots.

    🥥coconut oil
    🧅shallots
    🍳frying pan
    🥄spatula

  4. Step 4/8

    Add the garlic and toasted shrimp paste mixture to the pan. Stir until fragrant.

    🧄garlic
    🦐toasted shrimp paste
    🍳frying pan
    🥄spatula

  5. Step 5/8

    Season with 1 g salt and 1 g monosodium glutamate. Stir until the shallots begin to turn lightly golden.

    🧂salt
    🫙monosodium glutamate
    🧅shallots
    🍳frying pan
    🥄spatula

  6. Step 6/8

    Add the sliced red bird's eye chilies. Stir gently over medium-low heat until the mixture is dry and crispy.

    🌶️red bird's eye chilies
    🧅shallots
    🧄garlic
    🍳frying pan
    🥄spatula

  7. Step 7/8

    Transfer the sambal to a serving bowl. Serve warm or at room temperature.

    🥄spatula
    🥣serving bowl

  8. Step 8/8

    Serve.

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Seasonings, Oils

Ingredients

Garlic, Shallots, Red bird's eye chili, Shrimp paste, Salt, Seasoning powder, Coconut oil

Notes

Shallots (small shallots), Shrimp paste (roasted/toasted, about 1 inch), Salt (to taste), Seasoning powder (to taste, MSG/Ajinomoto type seasoning), Coconut oil (amount not given, used for frying for extra fragrance)

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Low-carb, Ketogenic

Calories

125 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 1.2g, Carbohydrates: 4.5g, Fat: 11.5g, Fiber: 0.8g, Sugar: 1.6g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 140mg, Potassium: 65mg, Iron: 0.3mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 12mg, Vitamin B6: 0.1mg, Vitamin K: 2mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

15 minutes

Overall

30 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

8 steps

Equipments

Utensils

knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, frying pan, spatula, serving bowl

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Condiment, Sauce, Side Dish

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Everyday Meal, Barbecue

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@chefamirgani

Origin

Cuisine

Indonesian, Southeast Asian

Geographic

Indonesia, Bali

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Crunchy, Crisp-tender

Flavors

Spicy, Savory, Umami, Aromatic, Salty, Pungent

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 1 day (Keep in a clean airtight container,Keep away from direct sunlight), fridge : 7 days (Store in an airtight container,Use a clean dry spoon when serving), freezer : 30 days (Freeze in a sealed freezer-safe container,Thaw in the fridge before use)