The scene is located in Gelam, Indonesia

The scene is located in Gelam, Indonesia. A dark grey, circular stone mortar, approximately 25-30 cm in diameter, occupies the central and foreground areas. It contains a substantial amount of reddish-orange chili paste residue, consistent with "sambal," exhibiting visible seeds and fragmented organic material. A silver-colored metal four-tine eating fork is positioned diagonally across the mortar, with its tines partially embedded in the chili residue. In the upper left background, a translucent blue glass plate or shallow bowl holds a single piece of irregularly shaped, light brown fried food item. The entire setup rests on a table covered with a light-colored patterned tablecloth, displaying light blue leaf-like motifs and subtle darker blue and reddish elements. There are no individuals visible.