Vegan Sweet Sambal

Add a fiery yet sweet touch to your meals with this Vegan Sweet Sambal, a plant-based twist on the classic Indonesian chili sauce. Made with a tantalizing blend of sautéed red chilies, garlic, shallots, and tomato, this recipe balances bold heat with the natural sweetness of coconut sugar and the umami richness of tamari. Fresh lime juice adds a zesty kick, while a dollop of water ensures the perfect consistency. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile sambal can be used as a sauce, dip, or marinade to elevate everything from rice bowls to roasted vegetables. Gluten-free and customizable to your spice tolerance, this Vegan Sweet Sambal is your ticket to vibrant, flavor-packed meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 pieces red chilies (long, mild or medium-heat, deseeded for less heat)
• 3 pieces garlic cloves
• 2 pieces shallots
• 1 piece tomato (medium-sized)
• 3 tablespoons coconut sugar
• 2 tablespoons tamari (gluten-free soy sauce)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tablespoons sunflower oil (or other neutral oil)
• 3 tablespoons water
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Roughly chop the red chilies, garlic, shallots, and tomato. Set them aside.

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the chopped chilies, garlic, shallots, and tomato to the skillet. Sauté for 5-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until the ingredients are softened and fragrant.

Step 4

Transfer the sautéed mixture to a blender or food processor. Add coconut sugar, tamari, lime juice, water, and salt.

Step 5

Blend until the mixture is smooth and well-combined. If the sambal is too thick, add an additional tablespoon of water and blend again until it reaches your desired consistency.

Step 6

Taste the sambal and adjust seasoning as needed. You can add more coconut sugar for sweetness, lime juice for tanginess, or tamari for depth of flavor.

Step 7

Pour the sambal into a clean jar or airtight container. Allow it to cool completely before storing.

Step 8

Store the Vegan Sweet Sambal in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Use it as a sauce, dip, or marinade to enhance your favorite dishes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(412.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	504.1

Total Fat 28.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2495.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 63.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.8g	0%
Total Sugars 47.4g
Protein 8.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 72.6mg	0%
Iron 3.1mg	0%
Potassium 1075.3mg	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: 47.2%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 46.6%