On a local condiment that might take some getting used to.

"Sambal belacan is a regular accompaniment to rice in Malay, Eurasian and Peranakan meals. It is made by pounding toasted belacan with chillies and adding calamansi lime juice, salt and sugar to that mixture. While it is popular with many people, its key ingredient, belacan, has a somewhat malodourous reputation."

https://biblioasia.nlb.gov.sg/vol-19/issue-1/apr-jun-2023/shrimp-paste-belacan/

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