Cara membuat
- Kukus ikan 8 menit hingga baru matang. Dinginkan. Suwir-suwir.
- Blender cabai, bawang merah, bawang putih, serai, kunyit, dan belacan menjadi pasta.
- Panaskan minyak dalam wajan tebal. Tumis pasta bumbu 6 menit.
- Tambahkan kelapa parut; masak 4 menit.
- Masukkan ikan suwir, garam, dan gula aren. Masak 8 menit - campuran akan mengental.
- Aduk masuk air jeruk nipis. Sajikan sebagai pendamping bersama ambuyat dan nasi.
Common questions
Can Sambal Lajak be made ahead?
Sambal Lajak is best made and eaten the same day, but the components can be prepped earlier — chop and measure the ingredients up to a day ahead, refrigerated separately. Final cooking takes about 30 minutes.
Is Sambal Lajak spicy?
Sambal Lajak as written is mild to mildly warming — the heat comes from aromatics rather than chili. Add fresh sliced chili or chili oil at the end if you'd like to push it spicier.
Is Sambal Lajak vegetarian or gluten-free?
This recipe is suitable for most diets. If you have specific restrictions, the substitutions section in each ingredient note covers the most common swaps.
How hard is Sambal Lajak to make at home?
Sambal Lajak is approachable for a home cook with basic stove skills — total time about 45 minutes, no special technique required.
Can Sambal Lajak be scaled up or down?
This recipe is written for 4 servings. To scale, multiply each ingredient proportionally; the cooking times stay the same up to about double the volume. Beyond that, expect to cook in batches because of pan size and heat distribution.
Catatan budaya
Sambal lajak adalah sambal ikan-dan-kelapa khas Brunei - menjadi pusat masakan Brunei. Hidangan ini lebih merupakan penyedap daripada lauk utama tunggal; disantap dalam porsi kecil bersama nasi atau ambuyat.
