Sugar-Free Sweet Sambal

Elevate your condiment game with this vibrant and flavorful Sugar-Free Sweet Sambal—a healthier twist on the classic Indonesian-inspired chili paste! Made with fresh red chilies, aromatic shallots, and garlic, this recipe captures the bold, spicy-sweet essence of traditional sambal while skipping the refined sugars. Coconut aminos, fresh lime juice, and a touch of rice vinegar enhance its naturally tangy and umami-rich profile, while an optional hint of stevia or monk fruit sweetener provides balance. Whether blended smooth or left enticingly chunky, this versatile sambal is perfect as a dipping sauce, a marinade for tofu or vegetables, or a zesty topping for grilled meats. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a quick and guilt-free way to spice up your favorite dishes while catering to sugar-free and low-carb diets.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 10 pieces Red chilies
• 4 pieces Shallots
• 3 pieces Garlic cloves
• 2 medium Tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 3 tablespoons Coconut aminos
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Stevia or monk fruit sweetener (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the red chilies, shallots, garlic cloves, and tomatoes thoroughly under cold water.

Step 2

Remove the stems from the chilies and roughly chop them. For less heat, deseed the chilies before chopping.

Step 3

Peel the shallots and garlic cloves and roughly chop them.

Step 4

Dice the tomatoes into small pieces.

Step 5

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 6

Add the chopped shallots and garlic to the skillet and sauté for 2–3 minutes, or until fragrant.

Step 7

Toss in the chopped chilies and diced tomatoes, and sauté for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture cool slightly for a few minutes.

Step 9

Transfer the cooked ingredients to a blender or food processor.

Step 10

Add the lime juice, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, salt, and optional stevia or monk fruit sweetener to the blender.

Step 11

Blend the mixture until smooth, or leave slightly chunky for a rustic texture.

Step 12

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 13

Transfer the sambal to a sterilized jar and let it cool completely before sealing. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Step 14

Serve as a dip, a topping for grilled meats, or a marinade for tofu or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(546.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	473.6

Total Fat 29.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2024.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.9g	0%
Total Sugars 28.1g
Protein 6.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 106.4mg	0%
Iron 3.0mg	0%
Potassium 1381.4mg	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: 54.0%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 40.5%