(Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore) A thick, dark, sticky paste made from shrimp or prawn.
(Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore) A thick, dark, sticky paste made from shrimp or prawn.
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A condiment, similar to fish sauce but thicker, made from fermented fish or shellfish and widely used in Southeast Asian cuisine.
(Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei) A Malay condiment made from fermented shrimp paste.
(Singapore, Malaysia) A paste of ground herbs and spices.
(Malaysia, Singapore) A small, bite-sized dish consisting of a thin, fried pastry tart shell that is shaped like a fluted cup and filled with shredded jicama, carrots and other ingredients, originating in Peranakan cuisine.
(Singapore, Malaysia) A thick, sweet pancake, usually with a filling of peanut, coconut or red bean.