Sambal comes from the Javanese word sambel, and is defined as a “chile paste” or “relish.” In fact, any condiment that counts chiles as an ingredient can be deemed a sambal. While ubiquitous all over ...

"Sambal," chef William Wongso told me when I arrived in Jakarta in the summer of 2016, "is a state of mind." At first, I thought I knew precisely what Wongso, the 73-year-old chef and Indonesian TV ...

Sambal is such a versatile accompaniment and when you try this recipe, I’m sure you’ll never use a store-bought sambal again. It can be served hot or cold and is perfect served with just about ...

This is Highly Recommend, a column dedicated to what people in the food industry are obsessed with eating, drinking, and buying right now. I watched my dad heap chile-flecked sambal into bowls of pho ...

FISH stuffed with sambal is a popular dish at many Malay food stalls. Some Nyonya restaurants also have their own versions of this dish, usually including kaffir lime leaves in the seasoning. The fish ...

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