For this sambal, use Malaysian or Singaporean belacan (fermented shrimp paste), which is drier than the Thai version. Canldlenuts - a rich nut with a high fat content, which is used to thicken ...

This dish gets a lot of its flavour from belacan - salted, fermented shrimp paste. It has a very strong smell that some people find unpleasant, but it's essential to many Asian cuisines.