The word "oelek" is a term from Indonesian cuisine and refers to a spicy paste made with chili peppers and other ingredients like garlic, shallots, and spices. It is commonly used as a base in various dishes to add heat and flavor. Full definition
Chuck's crowd - pleasing two - cheese dip is infused with beer and a hint of sambal oelek for subtle heat. (cookingchanneltv.com)
This is the best kind of dressing because it calls for a bunch of things I almost always have on hand: crunchy scallions, soy sauce, mirin, a little lime juice or vinegar for brightness and sambal oelek for kick. (bonappetit.com)
I used half tablespoon of sambal oelek in place of the hot sauce and ground red pepper. (myrecipes.com)