Exploring the Flavorful World of Sambal Serundeng

Welcome to another delicious sambal recipe! Today, we delve into the aromatic and savory world of Sambal serundeng, a unique sambal that features grated coconut as its main ingredient, offering a rich, nutty flavor that’s simply irresistible.

What is sambal serundeng?

Sambal serundeng is an Indonesian coconut-based sambal that’s cherished for its unique texture and taste. The grated coconut adds a distinctive crunch and subtle sweetness, while the other ingredients infuse the dish with layers of spicy and aromatic notes.

This dish is similar to the Sri Lankan version I’ve made before, which is a bit sweeter than this version. Try it out if you rather have a milder, sweet version. This sambal is perfect as a side dish or topping for rice, grilled meats, and more.

Let’s get started!

Step 1: Collect the ingredients

Note: the given kcal count is based on an online calculator and the actual caloric content of your dish could deviate from it.

Step 2: Chop and grind the ingredients

I’ve been experimenting different methods for grinding ingredients for my sambals, using a blender ensures the ground paste will be very well shredded, leaving almost no larger bits in your sambal. Choose any way of grinding the ingredients you like but for this dish, I decided to go for using a blender!

Blend all the ingredients except the grated coconut and salam leaf. The blend should be smooth and fragrant, serving as the flavor base for the sambal.

Step 3: Fry sambal serundeng

Heat oil and fry the ground paste along with the salam leaf for a couple of minutes until the mixture becomes fragrant.

Now, add the grated coconut to the pan. Stir well to ensure the paste coats the coconut evenly. Continue frying for several minutes until the coconut turns golden brown and crispy.

Step 4: Serve and conserve sambal serundeng

Your Sambal Serundeng is ready to be enjoyed! Serve it fresh with your favorite dishes, or store it in an airtight container in the fridge for a couple of days. Always check for spoilage before eating!

That’s it! I hope you’ve enjoyed this amazing sambal recipe. Let me know down in the comments below!

I recommend serving this sambal with various dishes:

• Nasi kuning
• Nasi tomat
• Ayam paniki
• Ayam geprek
• Ayam kecap
• Nasi goreng cina
• Nasi goreng ayam

Or try some of my other sambals:

• Sambal cumi
• Sambal timun
• Sambal tuna
• Sambal jengkol
• Sambal kencur
• Sambal tuktuk