Sambal Matah – Raw Shallot & Lemongrass Sambal

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. 

sambal Matah Recipe

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.