Sambal belacan (ingredient list provided)

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.

Introduce the dish and explain its use as a dipping sauce.

Show the ingredients needed for sambal belacan.

Explain the purpose of big chili for flavor, not spiciness.

Demonstrate using 10-15 red and green chilies for spiciness, adjusting based on preference.

Add 2 cloves of garlic and 2 pieces of shallot to the mix.

Include 1 piece of calamansi slice and squeeze out juice from 4-5 pieces of calamansi.

Add 1-2 tablespoons of toasted shrimp paste and palm sugar, adjusting to taste.

Add salt and a bit of oil for creaminess.

Use a mini chopper or blender to blend the ingredients, demonstrating the process.

Add oil during blending to achieve a creamier consistency.

Show the final blended sambal, emphasizing its thickness and fragrance.

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