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Sambal Oelek Recipe
A recipe for homemade Sambal Oelek, the classic chili paste made with chili peppers, vinegar and salt, ideal for seasoning noodle dishes and so much more.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 9 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indonesian
Ingredients
- 1 pound red chili peppers, stems removed Thai is traditional, but red jalapenos, serranos and cayenne peppers are good substitutes
- 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.
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Notes
- NOTE: You can also simmer this sauce over low heat about 10 minutes before jarring to mellow the flavors, but raw, uncooked is traditional.
- Heat Factor: Medium-Hot
- Makes about 1.5 cups.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 9
% 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.