Belachan!!

My belachan jar is almost empty so it's time to fill it up. 

I hope none of my angmoh neighbours fainted from the smell. 

I sliced the belachan block and seared it over charcoal fire till its dark damp brown colour turned into a dry shade of dark ochre. After that I moved the pieces into my hot pan and continued stirring them around till they crumbled and resemble sand. *Ensure fire is not too hot or the belachan will burn and become bitter.

Just keep stirring until it's all dried up and let it cool before jarring it. This will keep indefinitely in the fridge!

Gosh, I think the house still smells like belachan..!!