Malaysian sambal · Bungkus collab

Amma's Malaysian Sambal - Cook, marinade, dip!

A Malaysian hug in a jar, for everything you cook.
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4.9 · 82 reviews
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VeganGluten-freeAll-naturalLow sodiumNO shrimp pasteMade in Ontario

A thick Malaysian-style sambal built on bright lemongrass, ginger, kesar mango pulp, and dried Thai chilis. Spoon it into noodles, stir-fries, fried rice, marinades, or swipe it onto sandwiches and tofu bowls. For anyone missing the taste of home, or craving something deeper than basic hot sauce.

Size
270 mL · 9 oz
Heat
7 / 10
Texture
Thick paste
Pairings
Noodles · Stir-fries · Marinades
How hot, really?
MildLight stingWarmHotBring Milk
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Full ingredient list

Red onion, red bell peppers, kesar mango pulp, tomato paste, white vinegar, canola oil, dried Thai chili peppers, garlic, sea salt, ginger, brown sugar, lemongrass.

Vegan · Gluten-free · Low sodium · No shrimp paste

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Small-batchLimited runs
Vegan
Vegan
No shrimp paste, ever
Gluten-free
Gluten-free
Safe at every table
All-natural
No artificial colour or preservatives
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Low sodium
Flavour, not salt
Ontario Made
Ontario Made
Small batches, made local
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100K+ sold
150+ 5-star reviews
Mom cooking in the kitchen
From Amma's kitchenTo your fridge.
What it tastes like

The first bite tastes like coming home.

Amma's Malaysian Sambal is a heartfelt tribute to my mom, Siva, whose passion for food has always been about creating moments of togetherness. This signature blend was refined over time in her kitchen, and although she never got to see it launch officially, it carries her legacy of sharing love through cooking, in every jar. We made it to provide a taste of home away from home.

You taste bright lemongrass and ginger first. Then the umami hits: that depth that makes you go in for another spoonful before you've finished the first. Finally, a lasting but friendly kick from dried Thai chilis. A 'noticeable punch' you'll feel, not fear.

LITS Amma's Malaysian Sambal and ingredients
Made the wayAmma taught me.
Why it hits different

Real ingredients. No shrimp paste.
Everyone gets to eat.

Most traditional sambals are built on shrimp paste: beautiful flavour, but it locks out vegans, vegetarians, and anyone with shellfish allergies. Amma's keeps every bit of depth and complexity by leaning hard on kesar mango pulp, lemongrass, ginger, red onion, and a careful Thai chili blend. You can put this in front of anyone at the table.

No fillers. No artificial colours. No preservatives doing the heavy lifting instead of real ingredients. Just a thick, fragrant, flavour-packed paste that looks the way real sambal should, and tastes like someone made it for you.

Eggs to curries.
One jarEggs to curries.
How you'll actually use it

The jar that earns its spot in your home pantry.

This isn't a novelty bottle you try once and forget. Amma's Sambal is built for real life: weeknight noodles, hosting brunches, BBQ marinades, 'what's-in-the-fridge' stir-fries, Tuesday eggs, late-night fried rice. You don't drizzle it, you cook with it.

Make it tonight

Three meals, one jar, weeknight-easy.

The recipes our customers actually message us about.

Mee Goreng
Weeknight noodles

15-Min Amma's Mee Goreng

Toss cooked noodles with 2 tbsp Amma's, soy, lime, a fried egg, and crispy shallots. Restaurant-level in less time than delivery.

⏱ 15 min · ~12 servings per jar
Sambal Tofu
Vegan dinner

Sambal-Glazed Crispy Tofu Bowls

Crisp tofu cubes, glaze with 1 tbsp Amma's + maple syrup, serve over rice with cucumber and lime. 5 ingredients.

⏱ 25 min · feeds 2
SambalEggs
Sunday brunch

Amma's Sambal Scrambled Eggs

Scramble eggs soft, swirl in 1 tsp Amma's at the end, top with cilantro.

⏱ 8 min · daily-driver
Why people switch to Amma's

Sambal that actually belongs in your kitchen.

Attribute
Traditional sambal
Amma's
Base flavour
Vinegar + heat
Lemongrass, ginger, mango, Thai chili
Texture
Thin runny liquid
Thick paste
Shrimp paste
Usually contains it
None: vegan-safe, allergy-safe
How you use it
Dunk wings
Spoon into noodles, marinades, eggs, bowls
Behind the jar
Anonymous factory
Made by Amma with love

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Honest answers

Before you spoon in.

How spicy is Amma's compared to Sriracha?

Noticeably hotter: Sriracha sits around 4/10 for most palates, Amma's is 7/10. But more importantly, it's a thicker paste with much deeper flavour: lemongrass, ginger, mango pulp, and umami carry the heat. You taste the food first; the burn arrives like a friendly reminder, not a punch.

Is it safe for people with shellfish allergies?

Yes. Unlike most traditional sambals, which are built on shrimp paste, Amma's contains NO shrimp paste and NO shellfish of any kind. Fully vegan, gluten-free, shellfish-safe.

What's the difference between sambal and hot sauce?

Hot sauce is thin: drizzle, dip, splash. Sambal is a thick chili paste: spoon it, stir it into cooking, marinate with it, spread it. Amma's is built to be cooked with.

How long does it last?

Shelf-stable for 2 years. The best-before date is printed on every bottle. Best refrigerated after opening for peak flavour.