Name: Spicy Tamarind Prawns (Sambal Udang)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Malaysian
Ingredients: 3 tbsp tamarind purée; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp palm or soft brown sugar; 400 g 14 oz) large raw prawns; 1 tbsp sweet soy sauce (kecap manis); 10 small ripe cherry tomatoes; 2 tbsp sambal oelek chilli sauce; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 onion, sliced in half moons; steamed rice, julienned spring onions (scallions) and steamed vegetables, to serve; 1 large shallot; 2 garlic cloves

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
25 min

Appears in

My Asian Kitchen

By Jennifer Joyce

Published 2018

About

Sambal is a pounded chilli paste that can also include garlic, ginger, tamarind, fish sauce and lemongrass. It has many variations, but Malay sambal oelek is one of the most versatile and easily sourced. It’s the lazy person’s dream for cooking as you can dollop it into stir-fries, dressings and dipping sauces. Mixed with tamarind and sweet soy, it creates a perfect hot, salty and sour sauce for any stir-fry.