Sambal Oelek

The simplest of the Indonesian/Malaysian sambal chilli sauces, this is blended from red chillies, vinegar and salt. It’s perfect for when you want to mix up a quick dipping sauce or marinade without chopping up fresh chillies. There are many more complicated sambals that involve the additions of lemongrass, garlic, makrut (kaffir lime) leaves, tamarind, dried shrimp paste, onions or ginger, but this one is a refrigerator staple.