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sambal shrimp

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ A dish from Indonesia

sambal shrimp, a dish from Indonesia
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Udang balado or sambal goreng udang is a hot and spicy shrimp dish commonly found in Indonesian cuisine. It is made of shrimp, either peeled or unpeeled, stir-fried in hot and spicy sambal paste in a small amount of cooking oil.

What gives it away

๐Ÿฅ˜Main ingredientsshrimp, chili paste, garlic, shallots, tomato, oil
๐Ÿ”ฅCooking methodstir-fried in spicy chili paste
๐Ÿ‘…Flavour & stylehot, spicy, savory and aromatic
๐Ÿ•’When itโ€™s eatenserved as a main dish with rice

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Frequently asked questions

Where does sambal shrimp come from?
sambal shrimp is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is sambal shrimp?
Udang balado or sambal goreng udang is a hot and spicy shrimp dish commonly found in Indonesian cuisine. It is made of shrimp, either peeled or unpeeled, stir-fried in hot and spicy sambal paste in a small amount of cooking oil.