Prep components
SAMBAL · Sambal tumisMother · have 5 portion(s)
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FROM THE FREEZER FROM HOME WHY IT STAYS BALANCE METHOD
Malaysian · 18 min · Wok
Sambal udang
SAMBAL straight from the freezer into the wok
SAMBAL
Fresh / pantry
Prawnsneed 350 g
home 0Jasmine riceneed 160 g
home 500Limesneed 1 count
home 2This is one of the clearest demonstrations of why a cooked sambal mother matters: the source adds prawns to already-fried sambal for a very fast finish.
Lean seafood protein with controlled sauce quantity; cucumber adds freshness and the rice portion can stay moderate.
4 moves
- 01
Sear prawns briefly in a hot wok and remove.
- 02
Add SAMBAL and tamarind water; bring to a lively simmer.
- 03
Return prawns with lime leaves for 2–3 minutes only.
- 04
Balance salt/sugar and serve with cucumber and rice.