sambal oelek substitute
in stir fry.

Sambal Oelek in Stir Fry sauce adds umami and depth that ties all the ingredients together. A stand-in must blend into the sauce cleanly at high heat.

top substitutes

01

Sriracha

10.0best for stir fry
1 tsp : 1 tsp

Smoother, slightly sweeter chili sauce

02

Gochujang

10.0best for stir fry
1 tsp : 1 tsp

Thicker, fermented, more complex

03

Hot Sauce

10.0best for stir fry
1/2 tsp : 1 tsp

Thinner, vinegar-forward heat

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04

Harissa

10.0
1 tsp : 1 tsp

Pure chili paste, add caraway

05

Chili Powder

10.0
1 tsp : 1/2 tsp

Dry ground heat; use 1/4 tsp per tsp sambal for even spice distribution in rubs and marinades

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