Vegetarian Sambal Ijo

Spice up your mealtime with Vegetarian Sambal Ijo, a vibrant and aromatic Indonesian green chili relish that's perfect for plant-based meals. Made with fiery green Thai chilies, tangy green tomatoes, and fragrant shallots and garlic, this sambal packs just the right punch of heat and flavor. The ingredients are blanched and blended to create a textured paste, then sautéed to perfection with a splash of lime and subtle hints of salt and sugar for balance. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes and is the ideal condiment to elevate steamed rice, noodle dishes, or simply enjoy as a dip. Naturally vegan and bursting with bold flavors, this sambal is a must-try for chili lovers and adventurous palates alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 10 pieces Green chilies (preferably green Thai chilies)
• 2 pieces Medium-sized green tomatoes
• 5 pieces Shallots
• 3 pieces Cloves of garlic
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Wash the green chilies and green tomatoes under running water. Remove the stems from the chilies.

Step 2

Chop the green tomatoes into quarters. Peel the shallots and garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a saucepan, bring some water to boil and blanch the green chilies and green tomatoes for 5 minutes. This helps to soften them, making them easier to grind.

Step 4

Drain the blanched chilies and tomatoes, then transfer them to a stone mortar or a food processor.

Step 5

Add the shallots and garlic to the mortar or food processor.

Step 6

Grind the ingredients together into a coarse paste using a pestle or by pulsing in the food processor. Be careful not to make it too smooth; the sauce should still have some texture.

Step 7

Heat the vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Step 8

Add the chili paste to the hot oil and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly. The sambal should become fragrant and its color slightly deepened.

Step 9

Season the sambal with salt and sugar, stirring well to combine equally.

Step 10

Reduce the heat to low, add lime juice for acidity, and continue to cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 11

Remove the skillet from heat and allow the sambal to cool slightly before serving.

Step 12

Serve the Vegetarian Sambal Ijo as a condiment alongside your favorite rice and vegetarian dishes or as a dip.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(494.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	432.6

Total Fat 26.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2398.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.1g	0%
Total Sugars 27.0g
Protein 7.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 102.9mg	0%
Iron 3.0mg	0%
Potassium 1049.4mg	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: 51.5%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 42.2%