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Sambal Udang (Prawn Sambal)
Discover the best and most authentic sambal udang or prawn sambal, a delicious Malaysian prawn dish bursting with rich spices, fresh ingredients, and a mouthwatering sambal sauce.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 190 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Malaysian
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1.3 lbs (600g) prawn shelled and deveined
- 3/4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons tamarind pulp mixed with 1/2 cup water and strained
- 6 kaffir lime leaves sliced thinly
- 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
- 2 teaspoons sugar to taste
Spice Paste
- 10 dried red chilies seeded
- 10 shallots peeled
- 30 g (1 oz) belacan
Instructions
- Pound the Spice Paste using a mortar and pestle or grind with a food processor. Set aside.
- Heat the cooking oil in a wok. Add the Spice Paste and stir-fry (or tumis) until aromatic.
- Add the prawns and continue to stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the water and tamarind juice, and bring it to a quick boil. Then add the kaffir lime leaves, salt, and sugar. Dish out and serve immediately with steamed rice.
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Notes
- Opt for fresh prawns and high quality ingredients such as tamarind and shrimp paste (belacan).
- The freshness of these ingredients will greatly impact the flavor of this dish.
- Adjust the amount of dried red chilies according to your spice tolerance level.
- Remember, it's easier to add more heat later than to tone it down if it's too spicy.
- In Malaysia, the dried red chilies are longer, compared to the ones sold in United States.
- So, it's hard to precisely quantify the amount due to geographical differences.
- Ensure that the sambal paste are finely blended to achieve a smooth texture and well-balanced flavor profile.
- The traditional way of pounding with a mortar and pestle is always the best. Proper blending is key to creating a harmonious blend of flavors in your sambal udang.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1grams
Calories
190kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
86mg
(29%)
Sodium
571mg
(24%)
Potassium
264mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
79IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1grams | |
| Calories | 190kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 571mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 264mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 79IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.