sambal
/ˈsɑmbɑl/
noun
- A spicy sauce or paste made from chili peppers and other ingredients, commonly used in Southeast Asian cooking.
- The restaurant serves sambal on the side so diners can adjust the spice level.
- This sambal is made with shrimp paste, lime, and fresh chilies.
- She added a spoonful of sambal to her noodles for extra heat.