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Sambal Raja (King's Sambal with Vegetables)

Sambal Raja

Called 'king' because it is the most complete: tomato chilli sambal with eggplant, long beans, egg, tofu, tempeh and petai beans. From Kutai Kartanegara.

Time
40 min
Serves
5 people
Origin
East Kalimantan
Type
Sambal & Condiments
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Ingredients

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Additions

How to Make

  1. Briefly grill the chillies, tomatoes and shallots.

  2. Grind coarsely with shrimp paste, salt, sugar and calamansi juice.

  3. Cut all the additions into pieces.

  4. Arrange them in a mortar or on a plate, pour over the sambal and mix gently.

Kitchen tip

Sambal raja goes best with nasi bekepor and grilled fish.

Questions

Where does Sambal Raja (King's Sambal with Vegetables) come from?

Sambal Raja is a traditional dish from East Kalimantan (capital: Samarinda), in the Kalimantan (Borneo) region of Indonesia.

How long does Sambal Raja (King's Sambal with Vegetables) take to make?

It takes about 40 min in total to make 5 servings, including preparation.

What is the secret to a good Sambal Raja (King's Sambal with Vegetables)?

Sambal raja goes best with nasi bekepor and grilled fish.

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