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How to Make 🌶REAL AUTHENTIC🌶 Sambal Belacan | Malaysian Sambal Belacan Recipe | Nonya Sambal Belacan

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Sambal Belacan

Cultural Context

Originating from Malaysia, Sambal Belacan is a beloved chili paste that showcases the bold flavors of Southeast Asian cuisine. Traditionally made with fresh chilies and shrimp paste, it serves as a staple condiment, enhancing dishes with its spicy and savory notes. This versatile sambal is often enjoyed with rice, grilled meats, or as a dipping sauce, and has inspired numerous variations across the region, making it a favorite in many households.

MalaysianMYother
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
8 fresh red chilies
2 tablespoons shrimp paste
3 tablespoons lime juice
4 cloves garlic
2 shallots
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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.

1

Toast the Belacan in a toaster oven at 200 degrees Celsius until it dries out and becomes crumbly, about 2-3 minutes.

2

Use a pestle and mortar or any powered kitchen aid to grind the chillis and toasted Belacan together until you achieve a thick paste with some texture.

3

Drizzle the freshly cut Calamansi lime juice over the sambal before serving.

Cooking Techniques

blendingroasting

Equipment Needed

blenderfrying panserving bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

shellfish

Also Known As

Sambal BelacanChili Paste with Shrimp Paste

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