Sambal

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Sambal is an Indonesian condiment made from chili peppers. It is thicker and richer tasting than Mexican salsa. It ranges in hotness from mildly sharp to incendiary. There are a number of varieties, including

;Sambal Oelek : Chili and salt (bright red, thin and sharp tasting)

;Sambal Badjak : Chili fried with oil, garlic (darker, richer in flavor)

;Sambal Oedang : Chili fried with oil, garlic, shrimp paste (pronounced sea flavor)