With a rich biodiversity heritage and food culture across the archipelago, Indonesia holds enormous cooking ingredients that contribute to the variety of tasty dishes. To many Indonesians, almost any of Indonesian cuisine is incomplete without a chili relish.
The Indonesian chili relish, popularly known across the country as sambal, is a condiment that is loved by many. Sambal is a paste made from a mix of chili peppers and other ingredients such as shallot, garlic, tomato, sugar, salt, lime juice, shrimp paste, etc. There are many types of sambal spread across the country and each region might come up with its signature sambal.
Sambal is a very versatile condiment and perfectly accompanies different types of dishes, according to your preference. Some sambal are served raw, but some others are cooked. Either way, it tastes incredibly tasty that you can’t help yourself to scoop more and more.
In celebrating the exotic taste of Indonesian sambal, we present you our collection of flavourful sambal that leaves you fulfilled after guzzling up your food.
Sambal Andaliman
Inspired by Batak Tribe (North Sumatera) culinary tradition, this spice blend features the use of Andaliman (Zanthoxylum acanthopodium). This native spice specific to their region has a lemon-peppery aroma that gives a numbing spicy sensation. This spice blend can be used as sambal (spicy chili relish), simply by pouring sizzling hot coconut oil and using it as a dipping sauce or as condiments to grilled or fried dishes. Traditionally, this spice blend is used for a fish soup dish known as Arsik. It can also be used as grill rubs for meat, tofu, tempeh, potato, and vegetables. Be wild and daring in enjoying this versatile spice blend.
Sambal Kecombrang
Inspired by the Balinese culinary tradition, this spice blend features one of Bali’s signature ingredients known as Kecombrang/Kecicang (Torch Ginger Flower/Etlingera elatior). This spice blend can be used as sambal (spicy chili relish), simply by pouring sizzling hot coconut oil and using it as dipping or as condiments to grilled or fried dishes. It can also be used directly as rubs for chicken, fish, tofu, tempeh, potato, and vegetables. Be wild and daring in enjoying this versatile spice blend.
Sambal Woku
Combining Indonesia’s finest spices and herbs, this spice blend will awaken your memories of traditional Minahasan cuisine, “Woku”, Use it to cook your woku dishes, simply by mixing it with chicken or fish and coconut water. It can also be used as grill rubs for tofu, tempeh, potato, and vegetables. Be wild and daring in enjoying this versatile spice blend.
Sambal Nanas
Inspired by Palembang (South Sumatra) cuisine, this spice blend features the use of one of Indonesia’s most popular fruits, Nanas od Nenas (Pineapple/Ananas comosus). The combination of sweet, sour, and spicy will turn any dish into a flavourful surprise. This spice blend can be used as sambal (spicy chili relish), by simply pouring sizzling hot coconut oil and using it as dishes. It can also be used as grill rubs for meat, tofu, tempeh, potato, and vegetables. Be wild and daring in enjoying this versatile spice blend.
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