Sambal Belacan

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Sambal is a famous condiment in Indonesian, mainly made from red chili. There are different types of Sambal in Indonesia. Bangka Belitung produces the best shrimp paste; Sambal Belacan (shrimp paste sambal) is one best-known local culinary. Sambal Belacan is usually served together with lalapan (raw vegetable salad). In Bangka Belitung, Sambal Belacan is the main seasoning when you eat roast fish. The flavor of Sambal Belacan is determined by shrimp paste’s quality and the freshness of chili. Therefore, the locals only use the province’s shrimp paste to produce Sambal Belacan.