sambal oelek = sambal ulek To make your own: Mix hot fresh chili peppers (including seeds, if you dare) and a bit of water in a blender until it forms a paste, then add a bit of salt, or see the sambal oelek recipe posted on SOAR. Substitutes: other chile paste OR harissa OR hot pepper sauce OR red pepper flakes OR chile powder

Title: Sambal Oelek (Chillies & Spices)
Categories: Indonesian, Sauces
Yield: 1 servings

1 Dozen red chillies
1/2 t Shrimp paste
1/2 t Salt
1 T Tamarind juice

** This mixture is an ingredient used in most Indonesian dishes. It can be kept in the refrigerator for several weeks.

Pound chillies, shrimp paste and salt together in a mortar. Stir in tamarind juice.

Alternatively, blend all ingredients in a blender.