Sambal Belacan (Using Pestle and Mortar)

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.

Toast the belacan in a pan until dry and crumbly and set aside.

Deseed and cut the chilies into small pieces and pound them in a pestle and mortar.

Add the toasted belacan and continue to pound.

Add sugar to taste and continue pounding until the desired consistency is reached.

Squeeze some limau kasturi and mix well.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens