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Simple Sambal

Simple Sambal

By OcadoLifePublished on 20 May 2025A punchy, fragrant condiment that’s popular across Southeast Asia, this Simple Sambal from TV chef, author and School of Wok founder Jeremy Pang is a sure-fire way of bringing a kick of chilli to your plate. “Try serving this flavour bomb alongside my fried chicken to ramp up the spice,” he suggests. Search for Jeremy’s ‘Indonesian-style Fried Chicken with Cucumber Salad’ online.
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Time and servings

20 minsTotal time
4Servings
5 minsPrep time
15 minsCooking time

Ingredients

  • 1 lemongrass stalk, chopped
  • 2 shallots, chopped
  • 4 red chillies, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 lime leaves
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 5 tbsp vegetable oil
  • ½ tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tsp brown sugar

Method

  • Step 1

    Blitz the lemongrass, shallots, chillies, garlic, lime leaves, sea salt and oil in a food processor until smooth.

  • Step 2

    Cook in a pan over a low heat for 10 mins, stirring now and then. Add the soy sauce and sugar; cook for 5 mins until jammy. Cool. Store chilled for 1-2 weeks.