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Simple Sambal Udang Pete Recipe

Vanessa
Vanessa
24 January 2025
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Sambal udang pete is one of the must-try shrimp dishes for spicy food lovers along with udang balado and sambal udang. The combination of juicy shrimp and petai sensation adds a unique and delectable taste for your lunch or dinner at home. The recipe is easy to follow, using simple seasonings you can find in your kitchen. Let’s dive into the full recipe for sambal udang pete in this article!

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Ingredients for Sambal Udang Pete

Here are the ingredients you need to make sambal udang pete (4 servings):

  • 500 grams of Frosala peeled shrimp in small or medium size
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 cm galangal, crushed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 clusters of petai
  • 5 red chilies
  • 8 shallots
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • ½ tsp shrimp paste
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Cooking oil for frying
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How to Make Sambal Udang Pete

Follow these steps to make sambal udang pete:

  1. Clean the shrimp, then marinate with lime juice and a pinch of salt for 10 minutes.
  2. Fry shrimp until cooked and set aside.
  3. Grind chilies, shallots, garlic, and shrimp paste, then sauté with galangal and bay leaves until fragrant and cooked.
  4. Add in the petai and shrimp, stir until evenly cooked, then adjust the seasoning to taste.
  5. Sambal udang pete is ready to serve.

How to Serve

Sambal udang pete makes a great main course to be enjoyed with steamed rice while warm. Since it has a strong and spicy kick, serve it with milder complementary dishes such as sautéd bean sprouts, omelette, and salted fish.

Recipe Variations

This sambal udang pete recipe can be modified according to your preferences. You can add diced tomatoes while sautéing to enrich the flavor and texture. For a more fragrant result, roast the garlic, shallots, and shrimp paste before blending them into a paste.

Conclusion

Sambal udang pete is perfect for spicy food enthusiasts who want to enjoy a classic and easy-to-make Indonesian dish. Want to try this recipe? Make sure to use Frosala shrimp, harvested from professional and trusted local farms, processed with same day freezing to maintain their quality until served. Order Frosala shrimp today!