
Deep Dive
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WHAT IS SAMBAL CHILI CRUNCH?
Sambal is a chili condiment that is used like ketchup in Southeast Asia. Our version has a crunch texture, hence the name Sambal Chili Crunch. We created something spicy, crunchy and deeply flavorful that you can spoon straight onto food.
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WHAT DOES SAMBAL CHILI CRUNCH TASTE LIKE?
Savory, spicy, a little sweet and full of umami, with plenty of texture and crunch. It adds heat, but it’s designed to bring flavor to a dish rather than simply make it hotter.
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WHICH FLAVOR SHOULD I GO FOR?
We have three options: Mild (vegan), Spicy (vegan) and shrimp. Our vegan options are the most popular options – just choose Mild vs Spicy based on your spice preference level. The shrimp options is very seafood-forward so we only recommend this option if you are up for that!
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IS SAMBAL CHILI CRUNCH THE SAME AS HOT SAUCE?
Not quite. Hot sauce is usually smooth and liquid, while chili crunch has texture, crispy ingredients and a richer savory flavor. Think of it as part hot sauce, part condiment and part crunchy topping. Use it straight from the jar as a finishing condiment, or stir it into food while cooking. Try it on eggs, rice, noodles, dumplings, vegetables, sandwiches, soups or anything that could use extra heat and crunch.
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DO I NEED TO COOK IT?
No. It’s ready to eat straight from the jar, although you can also use it as an ingredient when cooking. Check out our recipe page for ideas.
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DOES IT NEED TO BE REFRIGERATED?
It’s technically shelf-stable. However, once opened, we recommend keeping it refrigerated for maximum freshness.