Sambal Terasi - Indonesian Spicy Shrimp Sauce

With a rich umami flavour, this is one of Indonesia’s most popular sauces

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Step 1

Start by peeling and cutting the shallots, garlic and chilis. In a pan on medium heat, add the vegetable oil and once it’s hot add the chopped ingredients

Step 2

Let those cook for 4-5 minutes until browning, and in the meantime slice the tomato.

Step 3

Remove the shallots, garlic and chilis from the pan, and in the same oil add the sliced tomato and the fermented shrimp paste. Cook for 3-4 minutes until almost mushy and remove from the oil as well.

Step 4

In a big mortar, add the cooked ingredients, the salt, sugar and lime, and crush until roughly resembling a sauce, not fully smooth and quite rustic