Sambal Belacan - A Comprehensive Guide/Spicy Fermented Shrimp Paste/Monica's Singapore Kitchen

"Sambal Belacan" is Malay for "Spicy Fermented Shrimp Paste" This condiment is commonly used in Malaysian, Singaporean and Indonesian cuisine. The main ingredients are chilies, belacan and lime juice. People over here love their sambal belacan for its spicy flavor, versatility and umami taste. It is such a versatile condiment that can whet one's appetite and adds oomp to our meal. Many Malaysians and Singaporeans cannot leave home without sambal belacan.
INGREDIENTS
Spice Paste
150g dried chilies
300g tomatoes
150g Bombay onions
50g candlenuts
150g shallots
100g garlic
100g fresh red chilies
150g belacan/shrimp paste
Seasonings
2.5 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp tomato sauce
2 tbsp chili sauce
2 tsp anchovies powder
300 ml oil
local lime/limau kasturi
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I've never seen the blocks here where I live. What is the alternative and process with that?

[@monicassingaporekitchen9975]

Hi! You can buy these belacan blocks online. There are many brands in the market. You can also substitute belacan blocks with belacan powder. However, belacan powder is more concentrated in flavor and more dry. Therefore, you need to put less if you are using belacan powder. 100g of belacan powder will have the same result as 150g of belacan block. Hope this helps!❤