Sambal bajak

from jawa

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From jawa

Definition

A type of Indonesian chili paste cooked by sautéing chili, shallots, shrimp paste, and candlenut with coconut milk until the liquid evaporates and the mixture thickens.

Etymology

Derived from the Javanese word 'bajak', referring to the method of cooking chili paste by long sautéing.

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