Vegan Balinese Sambal Matah 🇮🇩

Make Bali's fresh Sambal Matah from scratch, plus golden pan-fried tofu or tempeh seasoned with simple Indonesian spices. 100% plant-based, beginner-friendly, and packed with bold island flavor. A complete Balinese vegan plate in one class.

45 minsSession Duration
beginnerLevel
$25Private Session
$15Group Class
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Ryanne Hamdali
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Ryanne Hamdali

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Indonesia
10 years experience
English
Indonesian

I am an Indonesian food content creator and culinary educator with a strong background in cooking, baking, and recipe development. My specialty is creating approachable yet delicious dishes, with a focus on Indonesian cuisine, comfort food, and baked goods. I graduated with a degree in Culinary Business, where I developed both practical kitchen skills and a deep understanding of food entrepreneurship, menu development, and customer experience. Professionally, I have worked in food media and digital content creation, producing recipe videos, food photography, and engaging culinary content for social media audiences. Through this experience, I have learned how to break recipes down into simple, enjoyable steps that are easy for beginners to follow. I also have teaching experience as an adjunct lecturer in a culinary major at an Indonesian university, where I guided students in hospitality and food-related subjects. This strengthened my ability to explain concepts clearly, teach with patience, and create interactive learning experiences. Today, I combine my culinary knowledge, teaching background, and content creation skills to share authentic Indonesian flavors with international audiences through fun and accessible cooking classes.

Ingredients

5 pcs Shallots
2 cloves Garlic
5 pcs Birds eye chili
2 stalks Lemongrass
2 pcs Kaffir lime leaves
1 pcs Lime
Salt to taste
Sugar to taste
5 tbsp Coconut oil
100 g Tofu/Tempeh
1/4 tsp tumeric powder
1/2 tsp coriander powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder

Tips & Swaps

You'll learn two things in one session: Bali's iconic raw chili relish (Sambal Matah) and how to season & pan-fry tofu or tempeh using everyday Indonesian spices like turmeric, coriander, and garlic. Simple techniques, incredibly flavorful results — and completely plant-based!

Preparation

For Sambal Matah: fresh lemongrass, shallots, kaffir lime leaves, bird's eye chili, coconut oil, lime juice, salt. For protein: firm tofu or tempeh (your choice), cooking oil, salt, and optional garlic. A sharp knife, cutting board, and non-stick pan. No blender needed!

Nutrition Facts

Calories801.208 kcal
Protein10.768 g
Fat75.342 g
Carbohydrate22.544 g
Fiber4.74 g
Sugar6.52 g

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