Easy Sambal Potatoes
Try this easy and spicy potato dish with homemade or store-bought sambal. It's delicious, dairy-free, gluten-free, and flavorful.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Total Time55 minutes mins
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, malay, southeastasian
Keyword: potato, sambal, spicyfood
Servings: 3
Author: woonheng
- 1 lb [~2-3 medium-sized] potatoes used Russet
- 1 small onion diced/finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 red jalapenõ diced (optional)
- 3 tablespoons sambal or sub with sambal oelek
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- oil for cooking use oil that can withstand high heat
- salt to taste
- a handful of chopped green onions
Pre-heat oven to 425F (220°C).
Wash and cut potatoes into bite-sized cubes. Drain potatoes on a paper towel to remove moisture.
Transfer potatoes into a mixing bowl and toss with 1-2 tablespoons oil until well combined. (Please use oil that can withstand high heat)
Place potatoes on a greased baking pan and bake for 30 mins until crispy, flipping in between.
In a heated non-stick pan with 2-3 teaspoons oil, sauté onion until translucent.
Then, add garlic and continue to stir-fry until aromatic.
Add in the sambal and give the mixture a good stir. Then, stir in coconut milk and sugar.
Finally, add the roasted the potatoes and toss them with the sauce until all potatoes are well coated.
Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm with a side of rice