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How to make the ultimate Sambal

We analyzed over 19 recipes for Sambal to find the ultimate ingredients. Overall, the average review score for across all recipes for Sambal was 4.27⭐. Below you can see what made the biggest difference.


Standout ingredients

5ginger4.71

Ingredient breakdown

7red chili3.84
5water3.91
5kosher salt3.98
11garlic4.04
5lemongrass4.17
11salt4.29
8shallots4.33
5tomato4.34
8lime juice4.44
5fish sauce4.58
5oil4.70


The top recipes for Sambal, according to our estimate:
Sambal Udang (Prawn Sambal)

Sambal Udang (Prawn Sambal)
rasamalaysia.com
Review: 4.8/5 Dish Dragon Score: 5.74

Sambal Belacan

Sambal Belacan
rasamalaysia.com
Review: 4.8/5 Dish Dragon Score: 5.74

Sambal Chicken Skewers

Sambal Chicken Skewers
www.epicurious.com
Review: 3.9/5 Dish Dragon Score: 4.97

Grilled Sambal Chicken

Grilled Sambal Chicken
www.feastingathome.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 4.84

Chicken Sambal

Chicken Sambal
www.foodnetwork.com
Review: 4.7/5 Dish Dragon Score: 4.71

Sambal Telur - Eggs in Chili Sauce

Sambal Telur - Eggs in Chili Sauce
dailycookingquest.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 4.62

Ayam Sambal Goreng Sereh - Chicken in Spicy Lemongrass Sauce

Ayam Sambal Goreng Sereh - Chicken in Spicy Lemongrass Sauce
dailycookingquest.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 4.62

Sambal Terasi Matang - Cooked Shrimp Paste Chili Sauce

Sambal Terasi Matang - Cooked Shrimp Paste Chili Sauce
dailycookingquest.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 4.62

Ayam Sambal Matah Bali - Pan Fried Chicken with Balinese Salsa

Ayam Sambal Matah Bali - Pan Fried Chicken with Balinese Salsa
dailycookingquest.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 4.62

Grilled Shrimp with Fiery Lemongrass-Chile Sambal

Grilled Shrimp with Fiery Lemongrass-Chile Sambal
www.epicurious.com
Review: 3.5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 4.39

Shrimp and Potatoes in Sambal (Sambal Goreng Kentang Udang)

Shrimp and Potatoes in Sambal (Sambal Goreng Kentang Udang)
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 4/5 Dish Dragon Score: 4.13

Sambal Belacan 

Sambal Belacan 
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 4/5 Dish Dragon Score: 4.13

Tempe Penyet (Smashed Tempeh With Sambal)

Tempe Penyet (Smashed Tempeh With Sambal)
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 4/5 Dish Dragon Score: 4.13

Sambal Tumis

Sambal Tumis
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 4/5 Dish Dragon Score: 4.13

Malaysian Nasi Lemak Sambal

Malaysian Nasi Lemak Sambal
dailycookingquest.com
Review: 4.9/5 Dish Dragon Score: 3.87

Red Snapper with Sambal

Red Snapper with Sambal
www.bonappetit.com
Review: 3.49/5 Dish Dragon Score: 3.75

Slow Cooker Winter Vegetables with Coconut Milk and Sambal

Slow Cooker Winter Vegetables with Coconut Milk and Sambal
www.foodnetwork.com
Review: 3.3/5 Dish Dragon Score: 3.21

Homemade Sambal Oelek

Homemade Sambal Oelek
www.food.com
Review: 4/5 Dish Dragon Score: 2.51

Sambal Goreng - Fried Chili Paste

Sambal Goreng - Fried Chili Paste
dailycookingquest.com
Review: 4.7/5 Dish Dragon Score: 2.35




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