Sambal Matah Bali is a spicy, citrusy go-to sambal for Indonesian Cuisine. This Recipe is based on the traditional and authentic way of making it.
Things to know about Sambal Matah Bali Recipe
Sambal Matah Bali is a traditional spicy sauce found throughout the Bali region of Indonesia. It is well known in all of Indonesia and is regarded to be one of the top “sambal” in the country.
Contrary to the other types of “sambal” found in Indonesia, sambal matah is one of the few sambals that is not ground into a mushy paste. Instead, it is a combination of various thinly sliced spices. Sambal Matah is a simple and easy dish to make, guaranteed to bring your dishes to the next level.
It is the perfect combination of spicy and citrusy which brings a refreshing taste to it. Sambal Matah translates into Raw Sambal since none of its ingredients is cooked or fried, instead, all are served fresh and raw which brings out the flavor of the spices used in this dish.
Fresh and Exotic Indonesian Traditional Balinese Chili Sauce. Authentic Recipe of Sambal Matah Bali.
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Ingredients
- 15 pcs Fresh Cayenne Chili Pepper
- 8 cloves Shallot Onion
- 2 sticks Lemongrass – Cymbopogon – Barbed Wire Grass – Cochin Grass – Malabar Grass White part
- 1 tbsp Lime Juice
- 4 pcs Kaffir Lime Leaf
- ½ tsp Roasted Shrimp Paste Indonesian
- 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- Salt To taste
- White Sugar – Regular Sugar – Granulated Sugar To taste
Instructions
Preparing the Sambal
- Wash all the ingredients.
- Thinly slice the shallots, cayenne pepper, lemongrass, and lime leaves. Place them in a bowl.
- Add the roasted shrimp paste and lime juice. Season with salt and sugar to taste and mix well until no lumps are visible.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a pan, and pour the hot oil into the mixture of peppers and spices.
- The Sambal Matah is ready to be served.
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Cooking tip for making Sambal Matah Bali
- The Sambal Matah is inherently a very spicy dish, but you can reduce the heat level by reducing the number of peppers used in the recipe or removing most of the seeds inside the peppers.
- To add more flavor, instead of pure vegetable oil, you can use bacon fat or any other animal fat.
What to serve with Sambal Matah Bali?
Sambal Matah is often served as a side dish/condiment to accompany almost everything, but it shines the best when paired with seafood (i.e. fried fish).
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