Sambal Jengkol: Amazing Dog Fruit Sambal

Welcome to another great sambal recipe! Sambal jengkol is a sambal that uses jengkol beans as its main ingredient. Making this sambal very exotic and also great in taste. Plus, it’s super easy to make!

To make sambal jengkol, simply grind together some chillies, garlic, onion and fried jengkol beans. Fry this paste to finish sambal jengkol, simple as that!

What is sambal jengkol?

This dish is a thrilling culinary adventure, where the unique and bold taste of jengkol beans, also called dog fruit, meets the fiery punch of chillies.

It’s a perfect example of Indonesia’s rich culinary diversity, offering a taste that’s both intriguing and deeply satisfying. Sambal jengkol is a celebration of tradition with a twist, inviting you to explore the depths of local flavors.

Step 1: Collect the ingredients

Note: the given kcal count are calculating using an online tool and can deviate from the caloric content of your own creation.

What to consider when choosing the ingredients

For the best experience, ensure your ingredients are fresh. Look for vibrant chillies, crisp onions, and robust garlic. If using fresh jengkol beans, choose ones that are firm and free from weak spots.

Step 2: Chop and grind the ingredients

Chop the washed chillies and peeled onion and garlic roughly before adding them to your food grinder. Add the jengkol beans and save a few for later, grind everything into a paste.

If you need help figuring out what food processor to use in your kitchen, read about it in a post I published earlier and find out!

Step 3: Fry sambal jengkol

Set a frying pan to medium heat and add some (sunflower) oil. Once hot, add the paste and fry for a couple of minutes. Stir frequently, you should be able to smell the sambal when it’s done.

Step 4: Serve and conserve sambal jengkol

Serve this sambal with many dishes, the large amount of jengkol make it a perfect dish on the side with some rice, or to add to many recipes. Sprinkle on some curries for an extra crunch! I recommend serving with the following:

• Nasi jagung
• Nasi minyak
• Nasi lemak
• Nasi goreng cina
• Nasi goreng ayam

You can store this sambal for some time in the fridge and add it as a crunch to any dish. Be careful to check the sambal for spoilage before consuming!

I hope you’ve liked this amazing recipe, let me know what you think and please leave a rating!

Consider making some other sambals as well:

• Sambal santan
• Sambal tauco
• Sambal tuktuk
• Sambal kencur
• Sambal lado mudo
• Sambal badjak