Home Cook Together. Celebrate Life.

Free recipe guide

How to make Sambal Spice Blend

Learn what makes Sambal Spice Blend special, cook the free ComidaTime recipe, then keep cooking from Authentic Indonesian Cuisine.

Why cooks start here

Sambal spice blend: chili condiment base.

The fiery essence of sambal is woven into the fabric of Indonesian cuisine, a versatile chili condiment that elevates meals across the archipelago. Traditionally, it accompanies an array of dishes, from simple nasi goreng to elaborate feasts. This sambal spice blend is a dry mix, perfect for those who wish to have a quick and easy way to incorporate that quintessential Indonesian heat into their cooking. This blend strikes a harmonious balance between the heat of chili flakes and the sweetness of palm sugar, underscored by the aromatic depth of garlic and lime leaf. The fine sea salt ties it all together, creating a symphony of flavors that is both bold and vibrant. Sprinkle a touch over grilled meats or stir into a simmering pot of stew, and feel the transformation of any dish into a celebration of Indonesian zest.

Cover of Authentic Indonesian Cuisine
Get the cookbook

Authentic Indonesian Cuisine

Bring the full collection home—authentic recipes, cultural notes, and a beautiful book for your table or as a gift.

Available soon on Amazon…

Preview the cookbook Explore all cuisines
Keep cooking

The Indonesian pantry, pots, and table

The spices, mixes, and hearths that belong to Indonesian cooking — then the people around them, and the kitchens still joining the table.

Open the Indonesian pantry Open Indonesian cookware The Indonesian table Host an Indonesian night Join the community