Hot and Spicy Sauces and Salsas
Cucumber atjar
An atjar is an Indonesian vegetable pickle. Unlike sambal, which is a ground chilli sauce, an atjar is made of vegetables as the base....
Spicy chicken lettuce wraps with (world’s best) peanut satay sauce
Lettuce wraps are a family favourite. Adults turn into little kids when they arrive at the table. I love them, but we usually are stuck...
Cardamom sauce
The world of condiments is infinite and delicious. Every culture has condiments, sauces, chutneys and relishes that adorn the table....
Satay peanut sauce (World’s best)
Most folks, like me, get satay for the sauce. The satay, usually chicken, shows up dry and tough, but slathered with this delicious...
Horseradish cream
The human palate can distinguish three types of spices, hot for chillies being the most common, but also pungent from wasabi and...
Grilled chicken with hot and sweet dipping sauce
This Laotian dish is so simple! It's a subtle-flavoured chicken that comes alive in a sweet and spicy sauce. I loved the contrast of...