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Sambal Hijau Cabai Ijo Khas Padang (Padang-Style Green Chili Sambal), Fresh and Zesty Spicy

Sundanese Cuisine

Long Bean and Young Coconut Salad with Sweet Soy Sambal, Fresh Village-Style

Sambal Bawang Goreng (Fried Shallot and Garlic Chili Sauce) – Spicy, Savory, and Crispy, Perfect with Rice

Snacks & Nibbles

Grilled Corn Bihun Salad with Spicy Basil Sauce

⏱ 35 min 🍽 4 servings

Sambal Dadak Tomat Segar (Fresh Pounded Tomato Chili Sambal), Spicy and Tangy Enough to Make Your Taste Buds Explode

⏱ 15 min 🍽 4 servings

Indonesian Cuisine

Salad Tempe Kremes Kecap & Sambal Matah (Crispy Tempeh Salad with Sweet Soy Sauce & Balinese Raw Chili Relish), Crispy, Spicy, and Fresh

⏱ 35 min 🍽 3 servings

Mixed Juice Sehat Sunrise Wortel Jeruk (Healthy Sunrise Carrot Orange Mixed Juice)

⏱ 15 min 🍽 2 servings

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