Belacan - Fermented Shrimp Paste
  • 1. What is belacan?
A) Sweet soy sauce
B) Fermented shrimp paste
C) Pickled vegetables
D) Spicy chili sauce
  • 2. Which country is belacan traditionally used in cooking?
A) Malaysia
B) Italy
C) Brazil
D) Japan
  • 3. What role does belacan play in Malaysian cuisine?
A) Adds sourness to dishes
B) Adds bitterness to dishes
C) Adds umami flavor to dishes
D) Adds sweetness to dishes
  • 4. How can the intense aroma of belacan be toned down in a dish?
A) Serving it raw on the side
B) Adding more belacan for extra flavor
C) Skipping other spices in the dish
D) Cooking it with other ingredients over low heat
  • 5. Which dish commonly features belacan as a key ingredient?
A) Chicken Satay
B) Sambal Belacan
C) Pineapple Fried Rice
D) Beef Rendang
  • 6. Belacan is commonly used in which type of Malaysian dish?
A) Nasi Lemak
B) Sambal
C) Roti Canai
D) Laksa
  • 7. What does belacan contribute to dishes?
A) Sweetness and tanginess
B) Bitterness and spiciness
C) Intense savory and pungent flavor
D) Creaminess and richness
  • 8. Belacan is most commonly used for adding what flavor to dishes?
A) Sweetness
B) Sourness
C) Bitterness
D) Umami
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