{"id":45269,"date":"2021-07-03T09:00:06","date_gmt":"2021-07-03T01:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/?p=45269"},"modified":"2021-07-14T12:44:56","modified_gmt":"2021-07-14T04:44:56","slug":"sambal-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/sambal-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Easy Sambal Recipes That Everyone Can Make With Simple Ingredients"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There isn\u2019t a condiment that screams Malaysian like the humble <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sambal<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For some, the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sambal<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a must-have for every meal because without it, they feel a void that\u2019s irreplaceable by other concoctions. Oddly enough, for something that tastes so complex, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sambal<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recipes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> aren\u2019t particularly complicated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sure, you may need a few tries to nail the flavour down, but everyone can start with just a handful of ingredients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beginner-Friendly Sambal Recipes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To Try Making At Home\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sambal Belacan<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45270\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45270\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45270\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Belacan-min.jpg\" alt=\"sambal recipe\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Belacan-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Belacan-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Belacan-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Belacan-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Belacan-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Belacan-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45270\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/meetmee2u\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meetmee<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on Shopee<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Sambal-Belacan-(%E5%8F%81%E5%B7%B4%E8%BE%A3%E6%A4%92%EF%BC%89-Homemade-%E8%87%AA%E5%88%B6-Cili-Goreng-Sambal-Pedas-Meet-The-Chili-%E8%BE%A3%E8%BE%A3-%E4%B8%8D%E5%90%AB%E9%98%B2%E8%85%90%E5%89%82-220g-%E7%99%BE%E6%90%AD%E9%85%B1%E6%96%99-condiment-%E6%B2%BE%E9%85%B1-Dipping-i.254151783.6531621798\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sambal belacan<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the marriage of two dynamic components: chilli and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=belacan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shrimp paste aka <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">belacan<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That said, not all chillies are suitable for this <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sambal<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recipe<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Opt for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Chili-Padi-Merah-%E7%BA%A2%E5%B0%8F%E8%BE%A3%E6%A4%92-100g-Fresh-Vegetable-i.406767346.4584441244\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bird\u2019s eye chilli<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cili padi <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as we know it) or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Cili-Kering-Thai-Cili-Kering-Pedas-Thai-Dried-Chili-i.95542318.3536485707\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thai chilli<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; both give the condiment a potent and spicy kick. Fair warning: the seeds are especially fiery, so remove them for less intense heat. Alternatively, you can add calamansi juice for a tangy finish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You probably already know what this lip-smacking paste goes well with; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Brahim's-Nasi-Lemak-Sambal-Ikan-Bilis-i.123362794.1902787629\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nasi lemak<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, fried <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Instant-Noodle-Pasta-cat.2600.20944.20945\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">noodles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Ming-Prawn-Udang-Ming-i.118689956.3720225221\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prawn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> noodles, and so much more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recipe Ingredients:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20-25g of fresh bird\u2019s eye chilli or Thai chilli, sliced and deseeded<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tbsp of<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> belacan<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tbsp of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Nutrifres-Calamansi-Fruit-Juice-Concentrate-1000g-SHIP-IN-24-HRS--i.280336041.5973583649\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calamansi juice<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salt and sugar to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparation Method:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean the chillies with running <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Water-cat.2600.2605.7074\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">water<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then slice them into strips.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warm up the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">belacan<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a pan for several minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transfer chillies to a mortar together with the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">belacan<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and start pounding until you get a paste-like consistency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When done, transfer to a bowl and add calamansi juice, salt and sugar to taste.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sambal Tumis<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45277\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45277\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45277\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Tumis-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Tumis-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Tumis-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Tumis-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Tumis-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Tumis-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Tumis-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45277\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CBUHWnunRpn\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@roemahkue_nyonyadonni<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via Instagram\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Pes-Sambal-Tumis-Nyonya-Instant.Boleh-makan-terus.-i.32175372.3639719725\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sambal tumis<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sambal belacan<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are almost identical, albeit with a minor difference. The former requires a lengthier time because it involves a slow stirring process, whereas the latter is much quicker to whip up. Due to a longer cooking time, we recommend cooking a bigger batch. Fresh <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sambal tumis<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can last up to a week in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Refrigerators-cat.10040.10054.11046\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">refrigerator<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and up to three months in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Freezers-cat.10040.10054.14352\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">freezer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A versatile paste, this <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sambal tumis <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recipe<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is tasty as a standalone dipping <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Sauces-Dressings-cat.2600.15270.15272\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sauce<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or a base ingredient for Malaysian favourites like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sambal <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Sotong-Whole-Squid-(Skin-Off)-%E5%8E%BB%E7%9A%AE%E8%98%87%E6%9D%B1-%E8%8B%8F%E4%B8%9C-i.340886424.7466513652\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sotong<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sambal udang <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Petai-Viral-Baling-Petai-Papan-Buah-Petai-Fresh-Isi-Padat-Dan-Segar-%E6%96%B0%E9%B2%9C%E8%87%AD%E8%B1%86-i.274984012.9121702512\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">petai<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recipe Ingredients:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2-3 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Bawang-Putih-White-Garlic-%E7%99%BD%E8%92%9C-AA-Grade-5.5cm-7cm-400g-Fresh-Vegetable-i.406767346.9934322557\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">garlic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cloves<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 diced <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Bawang-Kecil-Ros-Indian-Shallot-%E5%8D%B0%E5%BA%A6%E5%B0%8F%E8%91%B1-READY-STOCK--i.235504054.6020137515\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shallots<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/AGM-CILI-KERING-KURANG-PEDAS-DRIED-CHILLIES-500G-1KG-READY-STOCK-i.352349657.9014177859\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dried chilli<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 red chilli, sliced and deseeded<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00be cup of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Cooking-Oil-cat.2600.15256.23718\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cooking oil<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salt and sugar to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparation Method:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blend garlic, shallots, dried chilli, and red chilli in a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=food%20processor\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">food processor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Mixers-Blenders-cat.10040.10043.10056\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blender<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> until smooth. Add water if the paste seems dry.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a hot <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=wok\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wok<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, heat oil and add in paste.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn heat to low and simmer the paste until it thickens to a dark red hue.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Salt-Sugar-Seasonings-cat.2600.15270.15275\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">salt and sugar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to taste.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sambal Kicap\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45274\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45274\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45274\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Kicap-min.jpg\" alt=\"sambal recipe\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Kicap-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Kicap-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Kicap-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Kicap-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Kicap-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Kicap-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45274\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Be49JqbFBah\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@sidashamsida<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via Instagram\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What makes <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/MAJI-SOS-SAMBAL-KICAP-PELBAGAI-GUNA-250ML-i.86081900.6711127555\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sambal kicap<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> unique is that it pairs extremely well with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Fruits-cat.2600.24986.24998\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fruits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, specifically <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/THE-FRUITS-KING-GUAVA-LOHAN-BUAH-JAMBU-BATU-LOHAN-(READY-STOCK)-i.363354946.6583162818\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guava<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/READY-STOCK-Green-Mango-Pickles-(Jeruk-Mangga)-%E8%85%8C%E5%88%B6%E8%8A%92%E6%9E%9C-i.250335815.3941119412\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pickled mangoes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The result is a mishmash of tartness and spiciness that will send your taste buds into overdrive. In Johor, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sambal kicap<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is often used as a dipping sauce for fried <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Pisang-Berangan-Banana-1pc-i.201956572.7561238328\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">banana<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> fritters, giving the crunchy finger food a savoury aftertaste.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re thinking of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to make <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sambal<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> kicap<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019re in luck because it\u2019s so easy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recipe Ingredients:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 red chillies, sliced and deseeded<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 bird\u2019s eye chilli, sliced and deseeded<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 garlic cloves<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tbsp of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=thick%20soy%20sauce\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">thick soy sauce<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tsp of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/%F0%9F%94%A5READY-STOCK%F0%9F%94%A5-LIME-JUICE-THAI-FOOD-THAILAND-TOMYAM-SOUP-JUS-LIMAU-%E9%85%B8%E6%9F%91%E6%B1%81-i.151655931.5166170055\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lime juice<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salt to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparation Method:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blend red chillies, bird\u2019s eye chilli, and garlic.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transfer to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Sauce-Dish-Sauce-Seasoned-Mustard-Wheatgrass-Bowl-Sauce-Saucer-Small-Vinegar-Taste-Board-Snack-Plate-%E8%B0%83%E5%91%B3%E7%A2%9F-i.214944925.6937845855\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">saucer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and mix with soy sauce.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include lime juice and salt.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sambal Hijau<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45272\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45272\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45272\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Hijau-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Hijau-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Hijau-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Hijau-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Hijau-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Hijau-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Hijau-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45272\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/ooosommy\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ooosom<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on Shopee<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A traditional Indonesian condiment, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Sambal-Tumis-Hijau-Resepi-Asli-Mak-Som-ooosom-i.382266094.9612849532\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sambal hijau<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> gets its name from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Chili-Padi-Cili-Padi-Hijau-(350g)-i.127913010.7636546142\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">green bird\u2019s eye chillies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/green-tomato-4-seeds-%E7%BB%BF%E7%95%AA%E8%8C%844%E7%B2%92-i.10069929.7158577812\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">green tomatoes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> used. There\u2019s also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Dr.-Agro-Farm-Direct-Farm-Fresh-Serai-Wangi%E3%80%81Lemongrass%E3%80%81%E5%86%9C%E5%9C%BA%E7%9B%B4%E9%94%80%E9%A6%99%E8%8C%85-i.110239398.5682194261\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lemongrass<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> involved, so it\u2019s vastly different from Malaysian sambals. However, the spiciness is certainly on par with what we\u2019re used to. Like most <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sambal recipes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, elders believe a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Mini-Kitchen-Mortar-and-Pestle-Garlic-Press-Light-Weight-(10cm-11cm)-Lesung-Kecil-i.238039801.6056360889\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pestle and mortar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is better at bringing out the flavours. But if you prefer to skip the vigorous process, a blender works just fine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoy <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sambal hijau <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">over fried chicken or fish in true Indonesian fashion. Otherwise, stir fry it with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Fresh-Long-Beans-(1-Pack-x-700g-730g)-i.243221173.3429268453\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">long beans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Cameron-Eggplant-Terung-Cameron-%E9%87%91%E9%A9%AC%E4%BC%A6%E8%8C%84%E5%AD%90-500g-2-4pcs-Daily-Fresh-Pick-Vegetable-from-Cameron-i.406767346.9234308717\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eggplant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a palatable side dish over <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Rice-Rice-Cake-cat.2600.15256.15258\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Here\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to make<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sambal<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> hijau<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from scratch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recipe Ingredients:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 long green chillies, cut into thirds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 green bird\u2019s eye chillies, deseeded\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 shallots<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 lemongrass, thinly sliced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Kaffir-Lime-Leaves-Daun-Limau-Purut-Daun-Tomyam-30g-i.72526280.4936464859\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kaffir lime leaves<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, shredded\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oil for frying<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salt and sugar to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparation Method:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coarsely blend the chillies, shallots, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add blended ingredients in a hot wok with oil.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cook until it smells aromatic, for about five to eight minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salt and sugar to taste.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sambal Ikan Bilis\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45273\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45273\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45273\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Ikan-Bilis-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Ikan-Bilis-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Ikan-Bilis-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Ikan-Bilis-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Ikan-Bilis-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Ikan-Bilis-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Ikan-Bilis-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45273\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CI5DTbPlKHr\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@icookfor.you<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via Instagram<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=ikan%20bilis\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ikan bilis <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or anchovies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a ubiquitous ingredient in the culinary world most commonly used for making <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Soup-cat.2600.2604.13384\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">soup<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stock. But their funky umami flavour works well with sambal too. The humble fish\u2014which is packed with fatty acids and Vitamin D\u2014gives a soft bite that doesn\u2019t overpower the spiciness of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Sambal-cat.2600.2604.23701\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sambal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but yet still obvious enough for you to notice the textural shift.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two common ways to enjoy this effortless anchovy <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sambal recipe<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; on its own or lightly saute with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Peanut-Roasted-Fresh-Kacang-Shandong-Halal-i.36933281.2803726465\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">peanuts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Both are great in their own right.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recipe Ingredients:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50g of dried anchovies, peeled and rinsed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8-10 dried red chillies\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 cloves of garlic<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tsp of salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 shallots<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Bawang-Merah-Besar-Red-Onion-%E7%BA%A2%E5%A4%A7%E8%91%B1-500g-Fresh-Vegetable-i.406767346.8349063354\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">red onion<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tbsp of palm sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oil for frying the anchovies<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tsp of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Asam-Jawa-Tamarind-Paste-%E4%BA%9A%E5%8F%82%E8%86%8F-Halal-READY-STOCK--i.235504054.5221309627\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tamarind paste<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparation Method:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare the sambal paste by blending the chillies, garlic, onion, and shallots. Set aside when done.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fry anchovies over hot oil in a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=cooking%20pan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or wok. Take them out when they\u2019re crispy and golden brown.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the same work, fry the sambal paste and pour in just enough water for it to simmer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When sambal paste thickens, include the fried anchovies, tamarind paste, salt, and sugar.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let it simmer for a while longer under low heat. Then serve.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sambal Oelek<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45276\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45276\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45276\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Oelek-min.jpg\" alt=\"sambal recipe\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Oelek-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Oelek-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Oelek-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Oelek-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Oelek-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Oelek-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45276\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CKc1Hlvp4op\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@dwellbymichelle<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via Instagram\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sambal recipe<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> native to Indonesia, the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sambal oelek<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is spicy with obvious tangy tasting notes thanks to the usage of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Lee-Kum-Kee-White-Vinegar-(473ml)-i.277637106.5643545807\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vinegar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the mix. There\u2019s also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/-Borong-Halia-Tua-Ginger-(Import)-%E8%80%81%E5%A7%9C-READY-STOCK--i.235504054.4920006543\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ginger<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in there as well, giving the finished paste an aromatic smell. It\u2019s good as a condiment and is also good as an ingredient in cooked foods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like most <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sambals, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it has a long shelf life of up to three months in the freezer. Just pour it into a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=glass%20jar\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glass jar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or a container and seal it tight with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/CrystalWrap-Catering-Film-300mm-x-300m-Food-Grade-Cling-Film-i.174873666.7005667022\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cling film<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. To defrost, you can either warm it up in a pot or pop it in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Microwaves-cat.10040.10054.15144\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">microwave oven<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> between three and five minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recipe Ingredients:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 bird\u2019s eye chillies, sliced and deseeded<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tbsp of rice vinegar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugar and salt to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparation Method:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add all ingredients into a food processor to grind until paste-like texture. If you prefer to keep things authentic, use a pestle and mortar instead.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strain any excess liquid with a fine <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/MR.DIY-Stainless-Steel-Mesh-Strainer-Ladle-2010-(20cm)-i.38340310.2373846328\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mesh strainer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serve immediately.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give Your Meals A Spicy Kick With These <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sambal Recipes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45275\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45275\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45275\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Last-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Last-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Last-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Last-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Last-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Last-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sambal-Last-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45275\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/id.pinterest.com\/ai_halimah\/kue2-ncc\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ai Halimah<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via Pinterest\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s no secret that we love sambal. So much that it\u2019s a staple condiment for every meal, whether it\u2019s early morning breakfast or supper under the moonlight. Spicy, sweet, and tangy, it\u2019s an amalgamate of flavours that Malaysians can\u2019t live without. If you ever need to remember <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to make sambal<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, bookmark and refer to this list of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sambal recipes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for reference!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What other delicacy is as synonymous with Malaysia as sambal? Durians, of course! But do you know how to differentiate them and most importantly, how to pick one? We cover that and more in this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/types-of-durians-in-malaysia\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exhaustive guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There isn\u2019t a condiment that screams Malaysian like the humble sambal. 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