Sambal Goreng Kering Kentang¶

| 4 | 1 hour |
Ingredients¶
500 g potatoes, peeled and julienned or finely grated
2 cups oil (for frying)
3 shallots, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp Sambal Oelek
½ tsp Vegetarian Terasi
1 Tbsp tamarind paste (dissolved in 2 Tbsp water)
2 Tbsp palm sugar (or coconut sugar)
½ tsp salt
2 daun salam (Indonesian bay leaves)
2 lime leaves, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp oil (for sauce)
Cookware¶
- 1 wok
- paper towels
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 airtight container
Instructions¶
Step 1¶
Peel and julienne or finely grate the potatoes. Rinse under cold water to remove excess starch, then squeeze completely dry in a clean kitchen towel.
Step 2¶
Heat 2 cups of oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Fry the potatoes in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Step 3¶
In a clean wok, heat 1 Tbsp oil over medium heat. Sauté the shallots and garlic until fragrant and golden.
Step 4¶
Add the Sambal Oelek and Vegetarian Terasi and cook for 1 minute, stirring well.
Step 5¶
Stir in the tamarind paste, palm sugar, and salt. Add the daun salam and lime leaves. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until the sauce thickens into a syrup, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 6¶
Turn off the heat. Add the fried potatoes to the wok and toss quickly until every strand is evenly coated.
Step 7¶
Spread out on a baking sheet and allow to cool completely. The coating will set and the potatoes will crisp up further as they cool.
Step 8¶
Serve at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
Source¶
- Indo Dutch Kitchen Secrets by Jeff Kesberry (GitHub Issue #1366)