Sambal Belacan Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Sambal Belacan Recipe). This is a pungent chile condiment that is used as garnish over laksa dishes, dipping sauce for simple grilled fish or as a side condiment for any rice meals. It is considered a staple in a Malay household.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Total: 10 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Sambal Belacan Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon belacan (shrimp paste)

8 fresh red chile peppers

coarsely sliced

salt to taste

2 small kasturi limes

halved

Chef John's Chicken a la King

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place belacan in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until fragrant and toasted about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Grind red chile peppers with salt using a mortar and pestle until coarsely ground. Add belacan and grind until evenly distributed. Squeeze limes over paste just before serving.

Nutritional Information

Sambal Belacan Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 33.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.7g 3%

Carbohydrates: 7.5g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 1g 4%

Sugars: 3.5g

Fat: 0.3g 1%

Cholesterol: 1.6mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 582IU 12%

Niacin Equivalents: 1mg 8%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 20%

Vitamin C: 92.7mg 155%

Folate: 16mcg 4%

Calcium: 12.9mg 1%

Iron: 0.7mg 4%

Magnesium: 17.1mg 6%

Potassium: 226.8mg 6%

Sodium: 33.7mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 2.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.