Sambal Tempoyak Mentah (Raw Fermented Durian Chilli Paste)

September 26, 2017

Sambal Tempoyak Mentah (Raw Fermented Durian Chilli Paste) - kvalifood.com

Sambal tempoyak mentah is the raw, uncooked version of the Malay fermented durian condiment. It takes just a few minutes to make: pound chillies and toasted shrimp paste together, stir in tempoyak, and serve. Spicy, sour, and funky, it goes with rice and fried fish. Make it fresh each time – it does not keep.

Ingredients

Makes ca. 250 ml

200 g tempoyak (fermented durian paste)
4-6 red bird’s eye chillies (cili padi), to taste
2 fresh red chillies (cili merah)
1 piece belacan (shrimp paste), ca. 8 g
1 pinch salt (optional)
1 squeeze lime juice (optional)

Directions

Wrap the belacan in foil and toast in a dry pan over medium heat for 1-2 minutes per side until fragrant and crumbly.
Pound the bird’s eye chillies and red chillies in a mortar and pestle to a coarse paste.
Add the toasted belacan and pound until combined.
Transfer to a bowl, add the tempoyak, and stir until evenly mixed. Taste and adjust with salt or lime juice if needed. Serve immediately.