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Balinese sambal matah with lemongrass

Balinese sambal matah with lemongrass

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A fragrant and fresh Balinese condiment: Allium ascalonicum (garlic), chili peppers, lemongrass, and finely chopped leaves of the combava tree, seasoned w…

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Recipe from Najla Khairani Siregar (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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Sambal matah is a fresh and spicy condiment, prepared without cooking. It features lemongrass, lime, and leaves of the combava tree, giving it a unique and unforgettable aroma.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time20 min
  • Cook time5 min
  • Resting15 min
  • Total40 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodcru
  • Estimated cost$3.92 $0.65 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
  • Gluten-free

Ingredients

6 people
  • $0.33
  • $0.26
  • $0.26
  • $2.54
  • $0.04
  • $0.13
  • $0.00
  • $0.28
  • $0.08

Prices from US supermarkets for 7 of 9 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Rinse the allium ascalonicum and the hot peppers under water to clean them and restore their color. ≈ 8 min
  2. Bring the shrimp paste back to a simmer until it thickens, then set aside.
  3. Thinly slice the Allium ascalonicum, but not too finely. ≈ 8 min
  4. Finely chop the red and green chili peppers. If you want to remove the seeds, pass them through a sieve. ≈ 8 min
  5. Remove the central vein from the combava leaves and finely chop them. ≈ 8 min
  6. Finely chop the tender inner part of the lemongrass stalks, which are less fibrous and less pungent. ≈ 8 min
  7. Squeeze the green lemons over the mixture. ≈ 3 min
  8. Combine all the chopped ingredients, then season with salt, pepper, and sugar. ≈ 4 min
  9. Add the cooked shrimp paste, along with a tablespoon of oil paint. ≈ 3 min
  10. Finish with the remaining warm oil paint, mix well, and let it rest for a moment to allow the flavors to meld.

The bill

Balinese sambal matah with lemongrass

  • 50 g of Allium ascalonicum$0.33
  • 10 g of red bird’s eye chili peppers$0.26
  • 10 g of green bird’s eye chili peppers$0.26
  • 2 green lemons$2.54
  • 5 grams of salt$0.04
  • 3 grams of pepper$0.13
  • 3 grams of sugar$0.00
  • 1 tablespoon of shrimp paste (terasi)$0.28
  • 3 tablespoons of frying oil$0.08

Total$3.92

that's $0.65 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Ingredients

  • 50 g of Allium ascalonicum
  • 10 g of red bird’s eye chili peppers
  • 10 g of green bird’s eye chili peppers
  • 3 stalks of lemongrass
  • 6 sheets of combava
  • 2 green lemons
  • 5 grams of salt
  • 3 grams of pepper
  • 3 grams of sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of shrimp paste (terasi)
  • 3 tablespoons of frying oil

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