Sambal Shrimp (Sambal Udang)

Sambal Shrimp (Sambal Udang)

Source : Heat 3 Tbsp Of Cooking Oil In A Wok Until Hot Add The Sambal Paste Tamarind Juice Sugar Bitter Beans Too And Cook Them Until The Oil Separates Whe...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : April 6, 2026

Step:

  1. Heat 3 Tbsp of Cooking Oil in a wok until hot. Add the Sambal paste, Tamarind juice, sugar, (bitter beans too) and cook them until the oil separates.

    Sambal Shrimp (Sambal Udang) recipe step 1 photo

  2. When the oil separates, season with salt if needed and add the shrimp. Cook for 1-2 minutes (or until tender) and turn off the heat. Serve with coconut cream rice.

Ingredients

  1. 150 g Shrimp
  2. Sambal Paste (process in a blender);
  3. 60 g Shallots
  4. 30 g Dried Chilli (deseed, rehydrate)
  5. 20 g Ginger
  6. 20 g Garlic
  7. 20 g Fermented Shrimp Paste (Belacan)
  8. For Frying;
  9. 3 Tbsp Cooking Oil
  10. 1/4 cup Tamarind Juice
  11. 2 tsp Sugar
  12. as needed Salt

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