HOW TO MAKE BALINESE TRADITIONAL SAMBAL MATAH
Sambal Matah – Raw Shallot & Lemongrass Sambal
Authentic Balinese Recipes
Sambal Matah Recipe – Bali Traditional Spice Paste. Enjoy our authentic recipe from one of Bali’s Bumbu Masters.
INGREDIENTS
- 15 shallots, peeled, cut in half and finely sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, cut in half & sliced
- 15 small sliced chilies
- 5 lemon leaves (daun limau) chopped very fine
- 1 tsp roasted shrimp cake (terasi), finely grated
- 4 stalks lemon grass, bruised and very finely sliced
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed limejuice
- 80 ml coconut oil
Preparation
1. Combine above ingredients in deep bowl and mix well for 5 minutes.
2. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Note: If you sauté finished sauce for two minutes over medium heat will enhance the beautiful flavor of this delicate sauce.