Sambal Toge: The Great Bean Sprout Sambal
Welcome to another great sambal recipe! Sambal toge, or bean sprout sambal, is a refreshing, raw sambal that bursts with crisp and spicy flavors. I’ve been eating this sambal for quite some time, it’s really great addition to rice dishes or on sandwiches!
To make sambal toge, simply chop and grind some chilies and garlic. Combine with bean sprouts and some spices, mix well and that’s it!
What is sambal toge?
Sambal toge combines the crunchiness of bean sprouts with the heat of red chilies and aromatics like shallots and garlic. This uncooked sambal offers a raw, fresh taste that’s perfect as a side dish or a dip, delivering a burst of flavor in every bite. It’s highly used in Asian cuisine, specifically Indonesian or Malay. Careful when using raw bean sprouts, make sure to wash them properly to remove bacteria!
Step 1: Collect the ingredients
Sambal toge
Equipment
- Mortar and pestle or food processor
Ingredients
- 80 g bean sprouts
- 2 large red chilies
- 2 shallots
- 1 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp terasi
- 1 tsp palm sugar
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Collect the ingredients
- Chop and grind the ingredients
- Serve and conserve sambal toge
Note: The caloric content of your actual dish might vary based on you specific ingredients, the given kcal count is based on an online tool.
What to consider when choosing the ingredients
- Red Chilies: Pick fresh, ripe red chilies for optimal color and heat.
- Shallots and Garlic: Ensure they are fresh and firm for the best aromatic punch.
- Bean Sprouts: Use crisp, fresh sprouts to maintain the crunch.
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Step 2: Chop and grind the ingredients
Finely chop the red chilies, shallots, and garlic. Grind together with salt, terasi, and palm sugar using a mortar and pestle. The spices will act as a grinding paste to easily grind the ingredients. Add them after the first additional grind and notice the difference!
Next, you want to wash the bean sprouts thoroughly to remove bacteria, dip them briefly in boiling if you want to be sure all bacteria are dead! After, put both the bean sprouts and the ground paste in a bowl and mix well, that’s it!
Step 3: Serve and conserve sambal toge
Serve your sambal toge immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for safekeeping for a few days. Always check your sambal for spoilage before eating!
As mentioned, I recommend serving this sambal with many types of foods, here are some of my favorites:
Or, you can combine this sambal with some of my other sambal recipes!
That’s it! I hope you’ve enjoyed this amazing sambal recipe, please let me know what you think in the comment below and leave a rating!
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