Spaghetti Sambal Tomat: Spaghetti with Indonesian Tomato Sambal (Vegan)

A quick and easy meal of spaghetti in Indonesian-style tomato sauce - with chillies, of course. Here, tomatoes, chillies, shallots and garlic are fried, blended and then poured over cooked spaghetti.

📝 Ingredients

• 5 large tomatoes
• 5 big red chillies
• 7 large shallots, peeled
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled
• 5 tbsp vegetable oil
• 350 g pasta
• Salt to taste
• 2 tomatoes, chopped (optional)
• 2 tbsp coriander leaves (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a large pot, add water, salt, and boil the spaghetti until cooked. Drain and set aside. About 15 minutes.
2. 2Roughly chop the tomatoes, chillies, shallots and garlic.
3. 3In a wok or a pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
4. 4Add the chopped tomatoes, chillies, shallots and garlic.
5. 5Sauté until the tomatoes and chillies are well-cooked, around 8 minutes.
6. 6Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth.
7. 7Pour over the spaghetti and serve. Garnish with fresh chopped tomatoes and coriander leaves.