Have Too Much Sambal In Your Pantry? Here Are Dishes You Can Make Using It

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What Is Sambal?

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1. Chicken Curry

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2. Vietnamese Wings

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3. Skewered Chicken

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4. Hot Salad

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5. Spicy Green Beans

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6. Sambal Fried Rice

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7. Ramen

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Don’t forget to keep these dishes in mind if you have an excess of sambal.

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