What is a good substitute for sambal oelek?

sriracha
If you need to replace sambal oelek in a recipe then the best options are sriracha, gochujang, or crushed red chili flakes.

Is sambal oelek the same as sambal?

While sambals can become quite complex, sambal oelek is the most basic — it’s just crushed raw chili peppers frequently used as a base for making other types of sambal.

Is sambal oelek the same as red chili paste?

While Sriracha is distinctly Thai, Sambal Oelek is Indonesian, and it is essentially a raw chili paste that is ground. It uses very few ingredients, traditionally red chili peppers, vinegar and salt.

Is sambal oelek the same as chili sauce?

Huy Fong Foods, the manufacturer of sriracha, makes a lesser known condiment called sambal oelek. Like sriracha, sambal oelek is also a chili garlic sauce. While it contains many of the same ingredients as sriracha, there are a few key differences.

Is Huy Fong chili garlic sauce the same as sambal oelek?

Huy Fong’s Chili Garlic sauce is very similar to their Sambal Oelek, but with Garlic and a super secret garlic seasoning. Ingredients: Chili, salt, garlic, distilled vinegar, potassium sorbate and sodium bisulfite as preservatives, and xantham gum.

Is sambal oelek the same as harissa?

Sambal oelek is perfect as a substitute since its solely chilies with a small amount of vinegar, water, and salt. It’s very neutral compared to harissa, so your recipe may not have the same spiced nuance. But if you dive into your own spice rack, you can layer in at least some of the harissa experience.

Does sambal oelek need to be refrigerated?

Sambal Olek contains sodium bisulfite and potassium sorbate… so it doesn’t need to be refrigerated. However, it will last longer in the fridge. Generally speaking, condiments should not be held longer than 90 days.

Do you have to refrigerate sambal oelek?

Is sambal oelek a Vietnamese?

This is an Indonesian-inspired chile sauce that can be used to “heat up” any food, such as stir-fry, pizza, pasta, or anything you prefer. We recommend it in this recipe for Vietnamese style beef soup. Some hot dog vendors have it as a condiment as well.

What country is sambal oelek from?

Indonesia
The result is a chunky, spoonable paste studded with chile seeds. Though it’s also popular in Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, sambal oelek is native to Indonesia, where it’s used as a basic condiment, much as Westerners would use any hot sauce.