Low Sodium Sambal Oelek

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

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Ingredients

8 servings

8 oz fresh red fresno or red jalapeño chilies, stems removed, roughly chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled
Spice World Garlic Minced Squeeze - 9.5 Oz Spice World Minced Garlic, 4.5 Oz Fresh Garlic Badia Garlic Minced in Olive Oil - 8 Oz Goya Garlic Minced Jar - 4.5 Oz
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1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
½ tsp salt, or to taste
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.

Instructions

1
Combine the chopped chilies, garlic, and ginger in a food processor or blender. Pulse 8–10 times until the mixture is coarsely ground — the texture should be chunky and rough, not a smooth purée.
2
Add the lime juice, olive oil, and salt. Pulse 3–4 more times until just combined and the paste holds together but still has visible chili flecks. Taste and adjust salt as needed.

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