Sambal

Sambal is an Indonesian and Malaysian condiment made from chili peppers. It is thicker and richer tasting than Mexican salsa. It ranges in hotness from mildly sharp to incendiary. There are a number of varieties, including

Sambal Oelek: Chili and salt (bright red, thin and sharp tasting)

Sambal Badjak: Chili fried with oil, garlic (darker, richer in flavor)

Sambal Belacan: Chili fried with belacan shrimp paste

Sambal Oedang: Chili fried with oil, garlic, shrimp paste (pronounced sea flavor)


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