Sambal Dabu Dabu (Indonesian spicy raw sambal from Manado)

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  • Prep Time

    6 mins

  • Cook Time

    6 mins

  • Total Time

    9 mins

  • Servings

    14 Yield: 2 ½ cups

  • Calories

    37 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    Indonesian

Sambal Dabu Dabu (Indonesian spicy raw sambal from Manado)

This spicy Sambal Dabu Dabu packs the fiery embrace of bird's eye chilies, the vibrant freshness of green chilies and tomatoes, and pungent shallots and garlic. Its roots trace back to the city of Manado, where it's a beloved accompaniment to grilled foods.

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Ingredients

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  • 3 bird’s eye chillies minced
  • 1 Korean chili or Fresno chili, thinly sliced
  • 2 green chilies hari mirch, thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 4 shallots thinly sliced
  • 1 cup tomato diced
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon palm sugar brown sugar, or coconut sugar
  • 3 tablespoons oil canola, vegetable or sunflower
  • 4 teaspoons lime juice
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Instructions

  1. Begin by finely chopping the bird's eye chillies, Korean chili (or fresno chili), green chilies, garlic, shallots, and tomato.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the prepared vegetables with the salt (adjusted to your preference), and sugar.
  3. Heat the cooking oil in a saucepan over high heat for 90 seconds.
  4. When the oil is hot, pour it over the seasoned vegetables.
  5. Stir in fresh squeezed lime juice.
  6. Serve fresh or pack in an airtight container to use within two days.

Notes

  • Adjust Spice: Modify the bird's eye chilies to match your spice preference; it's easier to add more heat later than it is to take any away!
  • Knife skills: Ensure your vegetables are finely chopped. Especially the shallots should be as thin as possible so that the juices from the tomatoes and hot oil penetrate them a little and soften their bite.
  • Lime Juice Tip: Add lime juice at the end so the hot oil can work it’s magic on the veggies with less liquid to contend with.
  • Excess Liquid? If stored, tomatoes may release water. Drain before serving and adjust salt or lime juice if needed.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 37kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 0.3g (1%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.01g Sodium 107mg (4%) Potassium 52mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 92IU (2%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 4mg (0%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 14Yield: 2 ½ cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 37 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 37kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 0.3g 1%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Sodium 107mg 4%
Potassium 52mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 92IU 2%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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