Sambal oelek is a red chilli paste popular as a base for many Indonesian, Malaysian and Sri Lankan dishes. ‘Oelek’ is the Dutch spelling of the work ‘ulek’, a stoneware pestle traditionally used to make this chilli paste; and 'sambal' just means 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 – with dishes ranging from sambal-stuffed fish to sambal squid, sambal eggs and sambal beans.

Product formulations and details may change. For the latest ingredients and allergen information always check product packaging prior to consumption. Ingredients: Ground chillies, salt, water, vinegar, E260, preservative E211