balachong

bɑːlɑːtʃɔŋ

Definitions

1. noun

a spicy fermented shrimp paste commonly used in Southeast Asian cuisine, especially in Malaysian and Singaporean cooking

“The chef added a generous amount of balachong to the sambal to give it an intense flavor.”

Synonyms

  • belacan
  • sambal

Antonyms

  • fresh ingredient