In a pinch you can replace them with dried Thai chiles if need be. They work in combination with the Thai peppers to add more complex flavor notes. You are probably most familiar with Thai chiles for their use in Thai sweet chili sauce, sometimes by way of sambal oelek.Ĭayenne peppers: Dried cayenne peppers are easily purchased online. Alternatively, fresh cayenne peppers work as a suitable substitution for the Thai chiles if need be. If you only have access to dried thai chiles, you can use them, but you must soak them in warm water to rehydrate them prior to following the recipe. These chiles are also known as bird’s eye chiles and can be found in the produce section of most grocery stores these days. Thai chili peppers: Fresh Thai chiles make the best sambal oelek. Naturally vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free and sugar-free.It’s a versatile condiment that can be used a myriad of ways.Thanks to the natural preservation properties of the fermentation process, this hot sauce keeps for a good long while.Packed with both heat and flavor, like any good hot sauce should be!.

Super easy to make! It’s a great fermentation recipe for first-timers.This is a traditional Indonesian sambal oelek chile paste, with a fermented twist! ❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe This homemade sambal oelek is a thicker, chili paste-like sauce with potent heat, making it a great base or addition to dishes like curries and soups that take on the flavor but reduce the heat a bit.

Chili paste