Homemade Sambal

Homemade Sambal

Source : Roast The Belachan Over Low Heat Till Fragrant Pound Or Blend The Chilli Into A Paste With Chunky Bits Add Lime And Sugar Add Tamarind Juice If You Pr...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : April 29, 2026

Step:

  1. Roast the belachan over low heat till fragrant.

  2. Pound or blend the chilli into a paste with chunky bits. Add lime and sugar. Add tamarind juice if you prefer it to be more sour. Freeze it. Use when needed.

    Homemade Sambal recipe step 2 photo

Ingredients

  1. Belachan (shrimp paste)
  2. 4 chilli (seeds removed)
  3. 1 bird-eye Chili
  4. 2 Calamansi or Lime
  5. 1 tbsp sugar
  6. Tamarind juice (optional)

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