Malaysian Sambal Ikan Bilis(Anchovies in Hot Sauce)

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 0
Malaysian Sambal Ikan Bilis(Aanchovies in Hot Sauce)
in Seafood

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup dried anchovy ( can be substituted for quail 's eggs , shellfish )
1 bombay onion
4 shallots
2 tablespoons tamarind juice
prawn paste ( belacan ) ( optional )
8 dried chilies ( deseeded )
1 garlic clove
salt
sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
3-4
Calories
150
Sugar
2g
Fat
8g
Malaysian Sambal Ikan Bilis is a popular dish in Malaysia, often served with steamed rice and other side dishes. The spicy and tangy sauce combined with the salty dried anchovies creates a flavor explosion that's hard to resist. The dish is often cooked by Malaysians as a comfort food, and it's a staple that's enjoyed all year round.

Instructions

1.Rinse and dry the dried anchovies.
2.Blend the bombay onion, shallots, tamarind juice, belacan, dried chilies, and garlic using a blender or mortar and pestle.
3.Heat oil in a pan or wok over medium heat.
4.Add in the blended mix and stir-fry until fragrant, around 2-3 mins.
5.Add in the dried anchovies and mix them in the sauce.
6.Add salt and sugar to taste.

PROS

The Malaysian Sambal Ikan Bilis is a spicy and flavorful dish that’s perfect as a side dish or as a main course.

The dish is high in protein and calcium thanks to the dried anchovies.

CONS

The dish is quite spicy, which may not be suitable for people with sensitive taste buds.

The dish can be quite salty, so it’s important to be mindful of adding salt according to taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The dried anchovies used in the dish are a good source of protein, calcium, and iron.
The dish also contains tamarind, which has been linked to aiding digestion and reducing inflammation.

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