Sour Eggplant Hot Sauce (SAMBAL TERONG ASAM)

SAMBAL TERONG ASAM is a popular Indonesian hot sauce made with eggplant and tamarind, known for its tangy and spicy flavor.

This is vegan, gluten free and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Sour Eggplant Hot Sauce (SAMBAL TERONG ASAM)

Cooking Method: Boiling, Frying Cuisine: Indonesian Courses: Any, Condiment Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Low Carb Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 320

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Eggplant
• 100 gram Shallots
• 50 gram Garlic
• 50 gram Red Chili Peppers
• 2 teaspoon Tamarind Paste
• 2 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Vegetable Oil

Instructions

1. Slice the eggplant into thin strips.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a pan and fry the eggplant until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pan, sauté shallots, garlic, and red chili peppers until fragrant.
4. Add tamarind paste, sugar, and salt. Stir well.
5. Add the fried eggplant back into the pan and mix until well coated.
6. Cook for another 5 minutes.
7. Serve hot as a condiment with rice or other dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 80kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7g11%

Total Carbohydrate 4g2%

Sugars 2g

Protein 1g2%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.