Shrimp Sambal with Petai and Potatoes

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Chinedu promise omalicha precious (@omalicha)

A flavorful Indonesian dish featuring shrimp, petai, and potatoes cooked in a spicy sambal sauce.

Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
30min
Total Time
50min
Shrimp Sambal with Petai and Potatoes recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 bowl)

Main Ingredients

  • 500g
    peeled shrimp
  • 3piece
    potatoes
  • 100g
    petai

Ground Spices

  • 3clove
    garlic
  • 5piece
    shallots
  • 5piece
    red chilies
  • 1piece
    candlenut
  • 1piece
    ginger

Additional Spices

  • 2piece
    bay leaves
  • 2piece
    lemongrass stalks

Other Ingredients

  • 1cup
    thick coconut milk
  • 1tsp
    salt
  • 1tsp
    white sugar

How to make Shrimp Sambal with Petai and Potatoes

Preparation

  1. Peel the potatoes and fry them until cooked.

  2. Peel the petai.

Cooking

  1. Saute the ground spices, bay leaves, and lemongrass stalks until fragrant.

  2. Add the peeled shrimp and a little water. Cook until the shrimp are done.

  3. Add the fried potatoes and petai.

  4. Add salt, white sugar, and seasoning to taste.

  5. Add thick coconut milk and stir all the ingredients until well mixed.

  6. Cook until it boils.

  7. Taste test before turning off the heat.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Adjust the amount of chilies based on your spice preference.

  2. Ensure the shrimp are not overcooked to maintain their texture.

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