Sambal Oelek| Food Review | Hot 'n Hungry | Spicy Recipes From Around the World |

Опубликовано: 03 Декабрь 2024
на канале: Where There's A. Williams, There's A Way

Acorn and Woody make and try Sambal Oelek (Recipe at the bottom of show notes)

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Acorn is a supremely confident pig with a passion for all things spicy. Known for his unwavering self-assurance and love of hot sauce, Acorn brings a bold flavor to every dish he tries. Before diving into the culinary world, Acorn used to make pottery, crafting beautiful and unique pieces with the same enthusiasm he now applies to his spicy culinary adventures.

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Make a Dish Featuring Sambal Oelek at Home (Spicy Sambal Oelek Chicken Stir-Fry)

Ingredients:

1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
3 tablespoons Sambal Oelek
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Cooked rice, for serving
Chopped green onions, for garnish
Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions:

Prep the Chicken:

In a medium bowl, mix the sliced chicken with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Set aside.
Prepare the Sauce:

In a small bowl, whisk together the Sambal Oelek, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Set aside.
Cook the Chicken:

Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Stir-Fry the Vegetables:

In the same skillet, add the onion and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.
Add the broccoli florets, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
Combine Everything:

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables.
Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir to coat everything evenly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Serve:

Serve the spicy Sambal Oelek chicken stir-fry over a bed of cooked rice.
Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds for extra flavor and crunch.
Enjoy your meal!

00:00 Intro
00:25 Sambal Oelek
00:39 History
01:44 Ingredients
02:10 Heat Scale
02:41 Woody’s Take
03:07 Acorn’s Perspective
03:30 How to Use Sambal
04:09 Conclusion
04:29 Spicy Sambal Stir Fry Chicken
04:42 Suggestions