Sambaloelek Recipes

HOMEMADE SAMBAL OELEK

Steps:

• Blend the chillies, garlic, ginger and lemon grass in a food processor or mortar and pestle.
• While processing gradually add the vinegar.
• Place the pureed mixture into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
• Add the sugar and stir until dissolved.
• Add the salt and lime zest.
• Remove from the heat, cool and bottle in sterilised jars.

SAMBAL OELEK

Steps:

• Place ingredients into a blender and pulse until chiles are finely chopped but not pureed.
• Adjust seasonings to taste.
• Store in a sealed container under refrigeration until needed.

10-MINUTE SAMBAL OELEK RED CHILI PASTE (BETTER THAN WALMART!)

Steps:

• Heat oil in a wok or skillet on medium-high heat. Add in chili peppers and garlic. Stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes, or until garlic is fragrant and chili peppers are soft.
• Remove from heat and transfer the ingredients into a molcajete. Add all the remaining ingredients and grind until a rough paste forms. Alternatively, you can add all of the ingredients into a food processor and pulse until roughly combined.
• Add sambal oelek into a jar and cover tightly. Refrigerate until ready to use. ENJOY!

MALAYSIAN SAMBAL SAUCE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Add the garlic, turmeric, galangal, lemongrass, hydrated dried chiles, fresh chiles, and 2 tablespoons water to a food processor or blender. Pulse, then process, scraping down the bowl frequently with a silicone spatula until a smooth paste forms, 8 to 9 minutes. Add the shallots and pulse, scraping down the bowl occasionally, until the mixture is just combined, and the shallots are still coarse and visible, about 1 minute more.
• Heat the oil in a wok or medium nonstick frying pan over very low heat. When the oil is moderately hot, add the paste mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until just fragrant, about 10 minutes.
• Add the fish sauce, palm sugar, and tamarind paste.
• Continue to cook the paste on very low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar melts and the solids begin to separate from the oil, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Use immediately or let cool, then refrigerate or freeze for future use. Enjoy.