Shrimp & Potatoes in Sambal (Sambal Goreng Kentang Udang)
Sambal Goreng Kentang Udang which is Shrimp and Potatoes in Sambal
Yield: 6 people
Calories: 452kcal
Equipment
- Food Processor
Materials
- 2 large russet potatoes cut into small cubes
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 red bell peppers seeded, stemmed and roughly chopped
- 10 Thai bird's-eye chiles stemmed and chopped
- 4 red serrano chiles chopped
- Kosher salt to taste
- 4 shallots chopped
- 4-5 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 small tomato, chopped (or 1 cup cherry tomatoes)
- 1 tbsp coconut palm sugar
- 4 lemongrass stalks trimmed, smashed & tied in knots
- 12- inch piece galangal peeled and lightly smashed
- 10 fresh lime leaves
- 2 pounds deveined shrimp
Instructions
Roast the Potatoes
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spread the potatoes on a sheet pan and toss with 2 tbsp vegetable
- Roast until potatoes are golden brown and tender, tossing occasionally, about 40 minutes.
To make the Sambal
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp of the coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat
- Add the bell peppers and chiles along with a pinch of salt.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 15 to 18 minutes.
- Transfer peppers and chiles to a food processor and set aside.
- Put the remaining 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in the same pan and set over medium heat.
- Add the shallots and a pinch of salt, and cook, stirring often, until they turn a deep golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- After about 8 minutes, add the garlic to the shallots and cook for 1-2m minutes
- Add shallots to the food processor along with the tomato; process into a smooth purée.
- Transfer the sambal purée back to the same pan, adding the sugar, lemongrass, galangal and lime leaves.
- Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the oil starts to separate and the sambal has thickened and turned a deep red, about 30 minutes.
- Stir the shrimp and cooked potatoes into the sambal; cover and cook until the shrimp are just cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Before serving, remove the lemongrass, galangal, and lime leaves.
- Serve immediately, or at room temperature with a side of rice.
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Nutrition
Serving: 600g | Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 893mg | Potassium: 588mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 882IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2.9mg