Sambal oelek is a red chilli paste popular as a base for many Indonesian, Malaysian and Sri Lankan dishes. \u2018Oelek\u2019 is the Dutch spelling of the word \u2018ulek\u2019, a stoneware pestle traditionally used to make this chilli paste; and 'sambal' just means sauce. Sambal oelek brings an enjoyable heat and depth of flavour to marinades and is a great addition to seafood sauces. Sambal oelek is a very important ingredient in Malaysian dishes \u2013 with dishes ranging from sambal-stuffed fish to sambal squid, sambal eggs and sambal beans.
\n\n| Key | Value | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| sugar | 3.6g | 12% |
| saturated | 0.01g | 0% |
| salt | 11.5g | 192% |
| protein | 1.6g | 3% |
| fat | 0.05g | 0% |
| energy | 31.0 kcal | 1% |
Ingredient
Red Peppers, Salt, Acidity Regulator (E260, E330), Preservative (E211).