Surabaya street vendor preparing spicy sambal with mortar and pestle in in Surabaya, Indonesia

Surabaya street vendor preparing spicy sambal with mortar and pestle

by Khalid Boyle

An overcast midday scene in Surabaya shows a street vendor seated behind a small wooden cart laden with fresh chilies and shallots. The vendor uses a heavy ceramic mortar and pestle to grind ingredients for spicy sambal, a staple of local cuisine. Nearby, a metal colander holds washed greens, while a broom leans against the cart leg, resting on the dusty pavement. The glossy enamel surfaces of the cart show signs of wear, with dried drips of sauce marking years of use. This candid moment reflects the daily rhythm of street food preparation in Indonesia, where fresh ingredients and traditional tools remain central to the culinary experience.

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Camera Rollei A110*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Rollei A110 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 23mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/30
ISO 50
Film Ilford HP5 Plus grain
Location in Surabaya, Indonesia
Date 1985-03-10
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 7.3408, 112.7320
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