Perry de Man’s ‘De Sambal’ is here!
For everyone searching for the perfect sambal, you can stop your quest right here. You’ve reached your goal. This sambal made by TV chef and friend of the show Perry de Man is based on Per’s own legendary toko recipe. But what makes this sambal so delicious? And what do you eat it with? Per and we at Heatsupply are happy to tell you.
De Sambal
‘This is the sambal you’ve always been looking for. Sweet, spicy and with a fresh citrus swing. Made with love, guts and a proper Rotterdam punch of flavour. One spoonful and you’ll get it: you want this with everything. Great with anything and ready for every kitchen.’
And that’s exactly what it is. No fuss, just seriously good sambal. The ‘no fuss’ is mainly in the ingredients list. You won’t find it purer than this. De Sambal is spicy thanks to the delicious chilli peppers in it, sweet from the onion & dark palm sugar and fresh from the lime leaf, lemongrass and ginger. Garlic, tomato, galangal and turmeric make it completely perfect.
Per and his love for cooking
Perry de Man is known for his distinctive style, his love for good food and his warm personality. His roots lie in Indonesian cuisine, something he proudly showcases in his work. And so in this sambal too.
For years Per ran De Toko, a place where aromas of spices, sambal and fresh dishes came together. It was more than just an eatery: it was an extension of his heart. The toko was for him a meeting place where family, friends and neighbours came together to enjoy food with a story. He met many Indonesian and Moluccan people here who he wanted to put on a pedestal with love.
He now brings that love back in his cookbook. In SAMA SAMA, Per sits down at eleven Indonesian and Moluccan kitchen tables, where stories from the past and characteristic family recipes are shared. Down-to-earth, without frills, just as life went and grew. And that connects perfectly with this sambal. Just pure, as it is.
Combine the sambal with everything
As Per himself says: we could give you all kinds of tips about how to best use the sambal, but really this stuff just makes everything delicious. Perfect with a rijsttafel, a simple sandwich, your egg, wraps, burger, your cheese or peanut butter sandwich or over satay.
Just try it yourself. Then you’ll discover you don’t need anything else in the kitchen. What’s your favourite combination?
