Malaysian•gourmet
Sambal Udang (Prawn Sambal)
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.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1.3 lbs (600g) prawn (shelled and deveined)
- 3/4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons tamarind pulp (mixed with 1/2 cup water and strained)
- 6 kaffir lime leaves (sliced thinly)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 2 teaspoons sugar (to taste)
- 10 dried red chilies ( seeded)
- 10 shallots (peeled)
- 30 g (1 oz) belacan
Instructions
- 1
Pound the Spice Paste using a mortar and pestle or grind with a food processor. Set aside.
- 2
Heat the cooking oil in a wok. Add the Spice Paste and stir-fry (or tumis) until aromatic.
- 3
Add the prawns and continue to stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes.
- 4
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.