Wednesday 18 July 2012

Introduction


Belacan or in English, Shrimp Paste, is a common ingredient that have beem used in Asian Cuisine. For example, laksa, ‘kuah rojak’, ‘sambal belacan’, ‘tomyam’, spaghetti and etc. It is made from fermented ground shrimp mixed with salt. It is an essential ingredient in many curries and sauces. Shrimp paste can be found in most meals in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. It is often an ingredient in dip for fish or vegetables.
Shrimp pastes in appearance from pale liquid sauces to solid chocolate-colored blocks. While all shrimp paste has a pungent aroma, that of higher grades is generally milder. Markets near villages producing shrimp paste are the best places to obtain the highest quality product. Shrimp paste is diffrent between different Asian cultures and can vary in smell, texture and saltiness.

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