Sambal Oelek Recipe (Indonesian Chili Paste)
User Reviews
5
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
8 ounces
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Calories
12 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Indonesian
Sambal Oelek Recipe (Indonesian Chili Paste)
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This Indonesian sambal oelek recipe is an easy, and fast to make chili paste. Featuring a carefully calibrated balance of Fresno and red bird’s eye chilies, this robust spicy condiment adds an addictive spicy depth to dishes like noodles, soups, and grilled foods.
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Ingredients
- 100 grams Fresno chilies stems removed
- 100 grams bird’s eye chili stems removed, red
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic optional
- ½ cup water
- 2 teaspoons salt or to taste
Instructions
- Remove the stems from the Fresno chilies and red bird’s eye chilies. Place the chilies in a food processor or mortar and pestle along with the vinegar, garlic cloves (if using), and water. Blend until a chunky paste forms, with visible seeds throughout.
- Transfer the puréed mixture to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes until the pepper pieces have softened and the sauce is thicker.
- Stir in the salt.
- Remove from the heat and let the sauce cool. Transfer the sauce to sterilized jars. Store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to three weeks.
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Notes
- 🔥 Raw and SpicyFor a hotter and brighter sambal, skip the simmering. While some traditional sambal oelek recipes skip simmering, they don't have as long a shelf life due to the presence of bacteria and enzymes. The cooking also softens the pepper bits, making it a more versatile condiment.
- 🔥
- Raw and Spicy
- 🧤 Glove UpWear gloves when handling hot chilies to prevent skin burns. Capsaicin can cause irritation, so protect yourself from accidental contact.
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- Glove Up
- 💨 Breathe EasyGrind or cook the paste in a well-ventilated area to avoid inhaling spicy fumes. Use an exhaust fan or open windows with a fan running to circulate the air.
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- Breathe Easy
Nutrition Information
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Calories
12kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Sodium
585mg
(24%)
Potassium
84mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
238IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8ounces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 12 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 12kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 585mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 84mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 238IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5
3 reviews
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