
Sambal goreng

Sambal goreng, which translates to "fried sambal," is a term used in Indonesian cuisine that can refer to a variety of spicy, fried dishes made with sambal. As a dish, sambal goreng can range from vegetables, meat, to tofu or tempeh, all cooked with a spicy mixture of ground chilies, shallots, garlic, and often includes shrimp paste (terasi), along with other ingredients like tomato, tamarind for sourness, and palm sugar for a hint of sweetness. Coconut milk is sometimes added to create a rich, creamy texture. One popular variant is sambal goreng kentang (potato sambal goreng), which includes fried potatoes, liver (often chicken liver), and sometimes prawns, cooked in a spicy and savory sauce. Another version is sambal goreng ati (liver sambal goreng), focusing on the liver cooked with the sambal sauce.


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