Can Sambal Become the Next Kimchi?

In this episode of The Rice Table, we meet Zefan Susanto, founder and CEO of Dapur CUK, a UK-based Indonesian food brand dedicated to bringing authentic sambal to European kitchens. Founded during the 2021 pandemic, Dapur CUK has grown into a range of six regional chili sauces, from its bestselling Sambal Bawang to Sambal Cumi and Sambal Padang. In 2025, its Sambal Bawang Vegan and Sambal Belacan both received two stars at the prestigious Great Taste Awards. Zefan shares his journey as a culi...