Sambal Oelek Recipe (3 Ingredients)

belacan (fermented shrimp paste)

🥗Healthier: miso paste

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Miso provides umami flavor without seafood.

fresh red chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: dried red chilies

Jalapeños offer similar heat with less cost.

Introduce sambal Ole as a popular Indonesian chili paste

Mention that sambal can refer to a condiment or side dish, typically spicy

Explain the meaning of sambal Ole and its relation to grinding

Chop chilies without touching them to avoid irritation

Add a little bit of salt to the chilies for flavor and preservation

Use a pestle and mortar to grind the chilies and salt in a twisting motion until a coarse mix is achieved

Add vinegar or lime juice to the mixture for tartness and preservation

Mix everything together to complete the sambal Ole

Transfer sambal Ole to a jar for storage in the fridge

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