Ingredients with Measurements:
- 500g prawns, peeled and deveined
- 5 shallots, thinly sliced
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 10 red bird's eye chilies, thinly sliced
- 5 red chili peppers, thinly sliced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 2 tbsp tamarind paste
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup water
Special equipment needed:
- Mortar and pestle or food processor
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a mortar and pestle or food processor, grind the shallots, garlic, red bird's eye chilies, and red chili peppers into a paste.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the paste and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add the diced tomatoes and continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes are soft and pulpy.
5. Add the tamarind paste, sugar, salt, and water. Stir to combine.
6. Add the prawns and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the prawns are cooked through and coated in the sauce.
7. Serve hot with steamed rice.
- Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
Temperature:
- Medium-high heat
Serving size:
- 4 servings
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Protein: 25g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Red bird's eye chilies can be substituted with any other small hot chili peppers.
- Tamarind paste can be substituted with lime juice or vinegar.
Variations:
- This recipe can also be made with chicken, beef, or tofu instead of prawns.
Tips and tricks:
- To make the dish less spicy, remove the seeds from the chili peppers before slicing.
- For a more authentic flavor, use Indonesian palm sugar instead of regular sugar.
Storage instructions:
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the leftovers in a wok or skillet over medium heat until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the Sambal Balado Prawns in a large bowl with steamed rice on the side.
Garnishes:
- Garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions.
Pairings:
- Serve with a side of stir-fried vegetables or a simple cucumber salad.
Suggested side dishes:
- Steamed rice
- Stir-fried vegetables
- Cucumber salad
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the dish is too spicy, add more sugar or tamarind paste to balance out the heat.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to properly clean and devein the prawns before cooking.
Food history:
- Sambal Balado is a popular Indonesian chili paste made with red chili peppers, shallots, garlic, and tamarind paste.
Flavor profiles:
- Spicy, tangy, sweet
Serving suggestions:
- Serve hot with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables.
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Region: Indonesian