Crispy-Skin Salmon Sambal Matah Shopping List

Fresh produce

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Asian red shallotsbawang merah140 gFind it at Asian grocer or supermarket shallots
Ingredient notes · Asian red shallots
Why it is herethe crisp, sweet sliced body of sambal matah
Useful swapred onion sliced paper-thin; it will taste stronger
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tender white lemongrass heartsbagian putih serai yang muda24 gFind it at Asian grocer or supermarket
Ingredient notes · tender white lemongrass hearts
Why it is heresoft citrus rings that can be eaten raw
Do not missDiscard dry outer layers and the green top; thick green rings stay woody.
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red bird's-eye chilliescabai rawit merah8 gFind it at Asian grocer or supermarket
Ingredient notes · red bird's-eye chillies
Why it is hereclean sharp heat in fine visible rings
Useful swap1 bird's-eye chilli plus 15 g deseeded long red chilli for a mild version
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makrut lime leavesdaun jeruk purut2 leavesFind it at Asian grocer, fresh or frozen
Ingredient notes · makrut lime leaves
Why it is hereintense citrus perfume in hair-fine shreds
Useful swap1–2 g lime zest added after the hot oil
Do not missRemove the tough central vein before shredding.
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jeruk limau or lime juiceair jeruk limau20 gFind it at Asian grocer or supermarket lime
Ingredient notes · jeruk limau or lime juice
Why it is herefresh acid added after the oil's initial heat subsides
Do not missDo not add before pouring hot oil; wet citrus can splatter and loses its fresh aroma.
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Meat or seafood

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skin-on salmon filletsfillet salmon dengan kulit640 gFind it at fishmonger or supermarket seafood counter
Ingredient notes · skin-on salmon fillets
Why it is hererich fish with a skin that becomes the main crisp texture
Useful swapocean trout, barramundi, snapper, or mackerel; cook by thickness and temperature
Do not missRemove pin bones and keep raw fish separate from the ready-to-eat sambal.
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Dry pantry

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fine sea saltgaram laut halus8 gFind it at any supermarket
Ingredient notes · fine sea salt
Why it is hereseasons both fish and sliced sambal precisely
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neutral high-heat oilminyak netral tahan panas15 mlFind it at any supermarket
Ingredient notes · neutral high-heat oil
Why it is hereconducts even heat under the salmon skin
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palm sugargula aren4 gFind it at Indonesian or Asian grocer
Ingredient notes · palm sugar
Why it is heretiny amount rounds chilli and lime without making a sweet relish
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coconut oilminyak kelapa30 gFind it at supermarket or health-food aisle
Ingredient notes · coconut oil
Why it is heredefining Balinese aroma and the hot bloom for raw slices
Useful swapneutral oil works technically but loses a defining aroma
Do not missHeat only until shimmering, about 150–160°C; smoking oil tastes acrid.
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cooked jasmine ricenasi putih matang600 gFind it at any supermarket
Ingredient notes · cooked jasmine rice
Why it is hereplain base for the rich fish and aromatic oil
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Spices

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black peppermerica hitam1 gFind it at any supermarket
Ingredient notes · black pepper
Why it is herelight seasoning on the salmon flesh
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Sauces

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toasted shrimp pasteterasi bakar4 gFind it at Indonesian grocer
Ingredient notes · toasted shrimp paste
Why it is heresmall fermented savoury note behind the fresh aromatics
Useful swapomit and add about 1 g extra salt for a crustacean-free version
Do not missContains crustacean; toast it until fragrant or use a pre-toasted product.
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Garnish

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cucumber or blanched green beanstimun atau buncis rebus200 gFind it at any supermarket
Ingredient notes · cucumber or blanched green beans
Why it is herecool fresh contrast beside the salmon
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