Sambal in English

sambal means chili sauce in Indonesian. Pronounced SAHM-bahl.

Example

Sambal pedas sekali.
The sambal is very spicy.

Usage

Chili paste served with nearly every meal. If you can't eat spice, politely say 'tidak pakai sambal' (without sambal).

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