Sambal oelek is a traditional Indonesian hot sauce. “Sambal” means chili sauce. In Indonesia, it’s typically just made with ...

“An Indonesian meal without sambal is unthinkable, like pie without sauce.” There’s no wrong way to mix and match but there are classic combinations. Spice-brined, fried catfish works well ...

After entertaining Star2 readers for a decade with her take on living in different countries as a Malaysian expat wife, Sambal On The Side columnist Brenda Benedict has published a collection of ...

To make the sambal, put the chillies in a bowl of lukewarm ... removing any seeds (although you can keep some depending on how spicy you like it). Put the rehydrated chillies in a blender with ...

Look for sambal oelek with Asian condiments at the ... heart-healthy cod with a zippy spicy-sweet sauce. Even better, it’s a quick, easy one-pan dish for your suppertime lineup.

In Minang dialect, the term “balado” means “with chili,” so one of the main ingredients of the accompanying sambal balado is most certainly spicy red chilis. 1. Toss cut eggplant in ¼ cup ...

Since we had all come with empty stomachs, we descended upon this with much haste. What struck first was the sprightly sambal, immediate on the sweetness and less aggressive on the taste buds with its ...