Sauce & Condiment
Sambal Oelek
About This Entry
Sambal oelek is a simple, fiery Indonesian chili paste of little more than crushed chilies, vinegar, and salt, meant to be stirred into other dishes — that heat pairs with Syrah.
Wine Pairing Explanation
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Common Culinary Uses
- asparagus
- fish sauce
- spinach
At a Glance
Group
Fermented Sauces & Pastes
Classification
Sauces & Condiments
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Capsicum annuum
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Sambal Oelek
- Classification
- Sauces & Condiments
- Group
- Fermented Sauces & Pastes
- Scientific name
- Capsicum annuum
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent