Try it! This Fried Shrimp Paste Sambal Recipe Can Increase Your Appetite

Kapanlagi.com - It's no secret that sambal (chili sauce) is one of the complements to Indonesian cuisine. It's even said that a meal is incomplete without the presence of sambal. It's no wonder that sambal is almost always present on every Indonesian family's dining table. One of the popular Indonesian sambal varieties is sambal terasi goreng (fried shrimp paste chili sauce).

You can serve ABC Sambal Nusantara's Sambal Terasi variant directly on the table as a companion to your meal, so it's very practical. This is because ABC Sambal Nusantara Terasi is a homemade-style shrimp paste chili sauce, the first of its kind in Indonesia.

Don't be surprised if the taste of ABC Sambal Nusantara Terasi is so authentic, according to the taste of Indonesian families. This is because it is made using traditional grinding methods for a perfect taste sensation.

What's interesting is that all variants of ABC Sambal Nusantara are made with 100% fresh and authentic Indonesian ingredients* to satisfy the authentic taste and aroma that suits the Indonesian palate, making it a perfect companion to your family's favorite dishes at home. In addition to Sambal Terasi, ABC Sambal Nusantara also has other favorite sambal flavors.

There's ABC Sambal Nusantara's Sambal Geprek, Sambal Hijau, Sambal Rendang, and Sambal Teri. Each variant is also inspired by the richness of Nusantara sambal with different flavors and levels of spiciness. Try the deliciousness of ABC Nusantara Sambal now, because it is the authentic Indonesian sambal #MustBeAuthentic! You can buy it at the nearest store.

Speaking of fried shrimp paste sambal in Indonesia, different regions have different fried shrimp paste sambal recipes that are served. You can also try various fried shrimp paste sambal recipes at home, guaranteed to make your meal more delicious.

1. Fried Shrimp Paste Sambal Recipe Without Large Red Chilies

Ingredients:

• 10 red bird's eye chilies (or as desired)
• 5 curly red chilies
• 5 shallots
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 1 medium-sized red tomato
• 1 sachet of shrimp paste
• Some brown sugar
• Some salt and seasoning
• Some cooking oil

Instructions:

1. Fry all the ingredients, except for the tomato, until wilted and cooked. Remove from heat and drain.
2. Place all the fried ingredients in a mortar. Add the roasted shrimp paste, then grind all the ingredients until smooth.
3. Season with salt, brown sugar, and seasoning. Grind again until well combined.
4. Heat the oil in a pan. Pour in the sambal and stir-fry until it sizzles. Taste and add more sugar or salt if needed. Once the color becomes thick, immediately remove from heat and serve the fried shrimp paste sambal with your favorite dish.

2. Recipe for Fried Shrimp Paste Sambal with Large Red Chili

Ingredients:

• 150 grams of curly red chili
• 75 grams of red bird's eye chili
• 3 large red chilies
• Some brown sugar
• Roasted shrimp paste
• 1 red tomato
• 10 shallots
• 3 cloves of garlic
• Some salt
• Some cooking oil

Instructions:

1. Except for the tomato, fry all the ingredients until wilted and cooked. Then, grind all the ingredients. Add some salt and brown sugar. Grind again until well blended.
2. Heat the oil in a pan, pour in the sambal and sauté until it sizzles. Taste it, add more sugar or salt if needed. Once the color becomes thick, immediately remove from heat and serve the fried shrimp paste sambal with the prepared side dish.

3. Recipe for Fried Shrimp Paste Sambal with Green Bird's Eye Chili

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces shallots
• 1.5 ounces red bird's eye chili
• 10 green bird's eye chili
• Roasted shrimp paste
• Salt to taste
• Brown sugar to taste
• Enough cooking oil

How to make:

1. Boil all the chilies briefly, remove from heat, and drain. Coarsely grind them with shrimp paste.
2. Next, fry the ground chili paste, and add salt and brown sugar.
3. Cook until done and oil comes out. Taste it, then serve the fried shrimp paste chili sauce with your favorite dishes.
4. Make sure to adjust the amount of ingredients and spiciness level according to your taste. Enjoy trying this delicious fried shrimp paste chili sauce recipe!

*) applies to red bird's eye chili, shallots, and shrimp paste

(kly/tmi)