This tangy, sweet and spicy sambal is loaded with grated carrots and sauteed garlic. Whether you serve it with curry or tuck it into a sandwich, the sambal is sure to jazz up any meal.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 20 min |
| Prep: | 20 min |
| Yield: | 2 to 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 6 whole cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 jalapeno, minced with seeds
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 8 ounces carrots, peeled and grated
- 1 scallion (white and green parts), thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Put the oil, garlic, and jalapeno in a small skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring, until the garlic is lightly browned and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Put the sugar in a bowl and stir in the garlic mixture; cool. Add the lime juice and fish sauce and stir to dissolve the sugar completely. Add the carrots, scallion, and cilantro and toss. Serve immediately or refrigerate in a tightly sealed container for up to 3 days.
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Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 120 |
| Total Fat | 7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 9 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 277 mg |
Reviews
I’ve been making this recipe just as written for years. It’s a favorite at my house!