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Sambal Embe: Balinese Fried Shallots Sambal
Sambal embe is a sharp and spicy Balinese sambal consisting of onions, garlic, shrimp paste, and of course, chillies. It’s relatively quick to prepare, very spicy, and absolutely delicious.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 10 shallots, peeled
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 10 bird’s eye chillies
- 0.5 tsp shrimp paste
- Salt to taste
- 0.5 cup oil for frying
Instructions
- 1
Thinly slice the shallots, garlic and chillies.
- 2
Fry the shallots over medium heat until half done (around 7 minutes).
- 3
Add the garlic, and fry for another 7 minutes until both the shallots and the garlic turn golden. Set aside.
- 4
Using the same oil, fry the chillies for about 1 minute, then add the shrimp paste. Fry for another 5 minutes.
- 5
Add salt and turn off the heat.
- 6
Add the fried shallots and garlic.
- 7
Mixed all the ingredients together.
- 8
Sambal embe is ready to serve.