Super Easy Sambal Belacan (English Recipe) 参巴峇拉煎酱 Sambal Terasi 南洋风味 Sambal Trassi (Trassie)

shrimp paste

🥗Healthier: miso paste

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Miso provides umami flavor without seafood.

fresh red chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: canned chilies

Bell peppers add sweetness and color.

Dry roast 20 grams of belacan in a hot pan until it crumbles easily

In the same pan, add a little vegetable oil and fry 6 pieces of deseeded fresh red chilies, 3 pieces of deseeded small chilies, 2 pieces of garlic, and 4 pieces of shallots for about 2 minutes

Transfer the fried ingredients into a food processor

Add the roasted belacan and 1 tomato (deskinned) to the food processor

Add 1/2 teaspoon of sugar and 1 tablespoon of lime juice

Blend the mixture until well combined, but not minced

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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