Sambal Oelek Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
20
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Calories
9 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Indonesian
Sambal Oelek Recipe
Description
This Sambal Oelek recipe uses a pound of red chili peppers as its base, traditionally Thai chilies, combined with rice vinegar and salt to create a spicy, tangy paste. Optional additions like garlic cloves and lime juice can be included to add depth and brightness. The preparation involves grinding all ingredients into a coarse paste, which can be strained to remove excess liquid if desired. While it is commonly used in its raw form to maintain fresh chili flavor and heat, the paste can also be simmered gently for about 10 minutes to mellow the flavors before storing.
The texture is coarse rather than smooth, emphasizing the chili pieces and freshness of the ingredients. Sambal Oelek works well as a condiment or ingredient to add heat and acidity to various dishes, such as noodles, meats, or stir-fries.
Storing the paste in the refrigerator after preparation helps maintain its flavor and preserve it. Making sambal at home allows control over heat levels and freshness, and the recipe yields about 1.5 cups of paste.
Ingredients
- 1 pound red chili peppers Thai is traditional, but red jalapenos, serranos and cayenne peppers are good substitutes, stems removed
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon salt
OPTIONAL ADDITIONS
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a food processor or other grinder. A Molcajete is a great option here.
- Grind until a coarse paste forms. You can strain out some of the excess liquid if you'd like.
- Add to a jar and cover. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 9 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 9kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 350mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 77mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 265IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 55.2mg | 61% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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