¿Qué es Sambal Oelek?
A raw chili paste originating from Indonesia, made primarily from crushed red chilies, vinegar, and salt, offering a fiery, pure heat.
"The essential, unadulterated chili paste that brings clean, bright heat without overpowering other flavors."
¿A qué sabe Sambal Oelek?
Spicy, pungent, tangy, fresh chili
- Taste
- Pungent, Spicy, Salty, Acidic
- Texture
- Chunky, Gritty (fine)
- Aroma
- Pungent, Garlicky (if added)
- Acidity
- Medium
Technical Metrics
Primary Ingredient
Fresh Red Chilies
Scoville Range
1,000-10,000 SHU
Shelf Life (Opened, Refrigerated)
6-12 months
Información Nutricional
Per 1 tsp (5g)El Secreto del Chef
To tone down the heat slightly without diluting flavor, mix sambal oelek with a bit of lime juice or a neutral oil.
Sustitutos y Proporciones de Sambal Oelek
El mejor sustituto para Sambal Oelek es Sriracha, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Similar heat and garlic notes, but sweeter and smoother. Good for general spice.
| Sustituto | Proporción | Mejor para |
|---|---|---|
| Sriracha Mejor | 1:1 | Similar heat and garlic notes, but sweeter and smoother. Good for general spice. |
| Gochujang | 1:1 | Korean chili paste, fermented, offers complex heat, sweetness, and umami. Not a direct heat match. |
| Fresh Red Chilies | 2-3 chilies per tsp | Mince finely for fresh heat and texture, but lacks the vinegar and salt complexity. |
| Chili Garlic Sauce | 1:1 | Very similar in texture and heat, often with added garlic, a close substitute. |
Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Sambal Oelek
- Choose brands with minimal ingredients (chilies, salt, vinegar).
- Refrigerate after opening.
¿Con Qué Combina Bien Sambal Oelek?
- Noodle dishes
- fried rice
- marinades
- dipping sauces
- eggs
- stir-fries
- soups.
Preguntas frecuentes
¿A qué sabe Sambal Oelek?
Spicy, pungent, tangy, fresh chili Pungent|Garlicky (if added)
¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Sambal Oelek?
El mejor sustituto es Sriracha (1:1). Similar heat and garlic notes, but sweeter and smoother. Good for general spice.
¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Sambal Oelek?
Choose brands with minimal ingredients (chilies, salt, vinegar). Refrigerate after opening.
