Sambal Udang (Prawn Sambal)

Name: Sambal Udang (Prawn Sambal)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 3 tbsp oil; 1.3 lbs prawn (shelled and deveined); ¾ cups water; 2 tbsp tamarind pulp (mixed with 1/2 cup water and strained); 6 kaffir lime leaves (sliced thinly); ½ tsp salt (to taste); 2 tsp sugar (to taste); 10 dried red chilies ( seeded); 10 shallots (peeled); 1 oz belacan

Discover the best and most authentic sambal udang or prawn sambal, a delicious Malaysian prawn dish bursting with rich spices, fresh ingredients, and a mouthwatering sambal sauce.

⏱ 20 min 🔨 Prep 15min 🔥 Cook 5min 📊 Easy 🍽 4 servings ⭐ 4.9 (31) 👁 7

Instructions

Pound the Spice Paste using a mortar and pestle or grind with a food processor. Set aside.
Heat the cooking oil in a wok. Add the Spice Paste and stir-fry (or tumis) until aromatic.
Add the prawns and continue to stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes.
Add the water and tamarind juice, and bring it to a quick boil. Then add the kaffir lime leaves, salt, and sugar. Dish out and serve immediately with steamed rice.

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Nutrition per serving

Protein8g

Carbs18g

Fat11g

190kcal

8gProtein

18gCarbs

11gFat

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$10787.00

Per Serving
$2697.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$21574.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (80% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
oil	3 tbsp	$13.00
prawn	1.3 lbs	-
water	0.75 cups	-
tamarind pulp	2 tbsp	$53.00
kaffir lime leaves	6	$618.00
salt	0.5 tsp	$1.00
sugar	2 tsp	$1.00
dried red chilies	10	$126.00
shallots	10	$9975.00
belacan	1 oz	-