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Name: Authentic Sambal Timun Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Malaysia
Ingredients: 2 large cucumbers (about 500g); 4-6 red bird's eye chilies (cili padi), or to taste; 3 shallots, peeled; 1 clove garlic, peeled (optional, for depth); 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed); 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar (palm sugar preferred, but white sugar works); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon toasted shrimp paste (belacan), crumbled (optional but recommended for authenticity); 2 tablespoons water (if needed to adjust consistency)

Sambal Timun

🇲🇾 Malaysia

Peninsular Malaysia

Spicy cucumber salad often served as a refreshing side dish.

Salad

Spicy

Cucumbers

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