Prawn Sambal
Dive into the bold and fiery world of South Asian flavors with this irresistible Prawn Sambal recipe. Succulent prawns are bathed in a rich, aromatic sambal sauce made from a blend of shallots, garlic, and a medley of red chilies, including spicy bird’s eye chilies for an extra kick. The tangy tamarind paste and a hint of sweetness from sugar perfectly balance the heat, creating a dish that is as complex as it is satisfying. Ready in just 40 minutes, this quick and easy seafood dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or as a centerpiece for your next feast. Serve it with fluffy steamed rice to soak up every drop of the luscious, spice-loaded sauce. Ideal for anyone who loves bold, spicy recipes, this Prawn Sambal is a must-try!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams Prawns
- 5 pieces Shallots
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
- 5 pieces Red chilies
- 3 pieces Bird's eye chilies
- 1 medium Tomato
- 2 tablespoons Tamarind paste
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 4 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 100 milliliters Water
Directions
Step 1
Clean and devein the prawns, then rinse them under cold water and pat dry using paper towels. Set aside.
Step 2
Peel the shallots and garlic cloves. Roughly chop the shallots, garlic, red chilies, and bird's eye chilies. Quarter the tomato.
Step 3
In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped shallots, garlic, chilies, and tomato. Blend into a coarse paste.
Step 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.
Step 5
Add the blended paste to the pan and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until fragrant and the oil starts to separate from the paste.
Step 6
Add the tamarind paste, sugar, and salt to the sambal paste, stirring well to combine.
Step 7
Add the prawns to the pan, stirring to coat them entirely with the sambal paste. Cook for about 5 minutes.
Step 8
Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the prawns are cooked through and the sambal sauce thickens to your liking.
Step 9
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1007.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1315.7 |
| Total Fat 61.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 33.7g | |
| Cholesterol 1055mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8306.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 72.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 45.6g | |
| Protein 120.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 574.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1989.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories