Sambal Oelek ~ Indonesian Chile Paste
Sambal oelek, or Indonesian chile paste, is a spicy condiment made simply as can be with fresh chile peppers, lime juice, and salt. And it's going to come in inordinately handy.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 ounces fresh long red chile peppers, such as Thai, serrano, or Fresno, seeded if desired, and chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime or Key lime juice, plus more to taste
- Pinch sugar (optional)
Instructions
- In a mini food processor or a mortar, combine the chile peppers and salt.
☞ TESTER TIP: If you want to make this in bulk, simply multiply the ingredients as desired and use a food processor.
- Blitz the chiles in the food processor, scraping the sides as needed, or grind the chiles with the pestle using a twisting motion until pulpy.
☞ TESTER TIP: If your chiles have particularly thick skins, opt for a food processor, which will create a much smoother and more uniform consistency to your sauce.
- Stir in the lime juice, sugar, and/or salt. Taste and, if desired, stir in a little more lime juice. Serve immediately or transfer the chile paste to a jar and stash it in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1teaspoon | Calories: 3kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.03g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 25mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.3g