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seblak seafood

Fiery Seblak Seafood Recipe Ready in 30 Minutes

Seblak seafood is a spicy, savory Indonesian dish made with a mix of seafood, crackers, and a rich, flavorful broth.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 200g shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 200g squid, cleaned and sliced
  • 200g fish balls
  • 100g crab sticks
  • 100g fried crackers (kerupuk)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 shallots, minced
  • 2 red chilies, sliced
  • 2 tbsp chili paste
  • 1 tbsp tamarind paste
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 500ml water
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté garlic, shallots, and red chilies until fragrant.
  2. Add chili paste and stir for 1 minute.
  3. Pour in water and bring to a boil.
  4. Add tamarind paste, salt, and sugar. Stir well.
  5. Add shrimp, squid, fish balls, and crab sticks. Cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Add fried crackers and simmer for another 2 minutes.
  7. Serve hot with steamed rice or on its own.

Notes

  • Adjust chili paste for desired spiciness.
  • Use fresh seafood for best flavor.
  • Soak crackers in warm water for 5 minutes if you prefer a softer texture.
  • Author: Janet D. Evans
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Indonesian
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg

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