Malaysian · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Sambal Udang
30 minutes · 4 servings · omnivore
A straightforward sambal prawn dish common in Malaysian home cooking.
Ingredients
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- 500 g shrimp, peeled
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chili paste
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Let’s make it
- Heat oil and cook onion and garlic 2 minutes.
- Add chili paste and tomato paste; fry 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp, sugar, salt, and water. Cook 3–4 minutes until the shrimp are pink and reach 63 C/145 F.
- Finish with lime juice and serve with rice.
- Do not overcook the shrimp.
Serve the sauce lightly on shrimp over plain rice for a less spicy plate.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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