Sugar-Free Sambal Matah

Bright, zesty, and delightfully spicy, this sugar-free Sambal Matah is a vibrant Balinese condiment that will elevate your meals with its fresh, aromatic flavors. Made with thinly sliced shallots, fragrant lemongrass, fiery red bird’s eye chilies, and earthy coconut oil, this version skips the sugar without sacrificing depth. Kaffir lime leaves and freshly squeezed lime juice add a citrusy punch, making this sambal a perfect pairing for grilled fish, chicken, or roasted vegetables. Ready in just 20 minutes, this gluten-free and vegan-friendly recipe is a quick and healthy way to add a burst of tropical flavor to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 5 whole shallots
• 2 stalks lemongrass
• 5 whole red bird's eye chilies
• 3 leaves kaffir lime leaves
• 1 whole lime
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Peel and finely slice the shallots into thin rings. Set them aside in a medium-sized mixing bowl.

Step 2

Trim the dried outer layers from the lemongrass stalks, leaving the tender inner core. Finely mince the lemongrass and add it to the bowl with the shallots.

Step 3

Remove the stems from the red bird's eye chilies and finely slice them. Adjust the number of chilies depending on your heat preference. Add them to the bowl.

Step 4

Stack the kaffir lime leaves, roll them up tightly, and slice them thinly into fine strips. Mix these into the rest of the ingredients.

Step 5

Juice the lime and pour the juice over the sliced vegetables in the bowl.

Step 6

In a small pan, heat the coconut oil until it is warm, but not smoking, then pour it over the mixture in the bowl, allowing it to slightly wilt the ingredients.

Step 7

Immediately add the salt and gently toss all the ingredients together so they are well combined and coated with the lime juice and coconut oil.

Step 8

Allow the sambal matah to sit for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving as a fresh condiment with grilled fish, chicken, or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(388.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	530.9

Total Fat 28.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1215.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 70.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.3g	0%
Total Sugars 15.3g
Protein 7.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 177.0mg	0%
Iron 13.8mg	0%
Potassium 1885.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.5%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 49.2%