Sambal Oelek Shortage 2025. Sambal oelek, which was once an easily accessible sauce, has become a precious commodity. Huy fong foods issued a statement last april advising its vendors it was unable to produce its popular sriracha—as well as its chili garlic sauce and sambal oelek—because of a “severe.

According to the letter, the brand’s chili garlic, sambal oelek and sriracha hot chili sauce are the products wholesalers can expect to break a sweat over in terms of lack of. Raw hot red chile peppers and salt, pounded together with a mortar and pestle for a flavor that is pure, unadulterated spice.