Prawn Paste Recipes

Delicious Prawn Paste Recipes

Discover authentic prawn paste recipes that bring out the rich, savory taste of traditional Malaysian cooking. From spicy sambal to fragrant asam pedas and classic Nyonya dishes, these recipes show how premium belacan can transform everyday meals into something unforgettable.

Made from fresh prawns using traditional methods, SSL Belacan adds deep umami flavor that makes every prawn paste recipe more aromatic and delicious.

Belacan Fried Chicken

Dry Mee Siam

Nyonya Mee Siam

Sambal Petai (Parkia speciosa Hassk) with Prawns

Hot Pot Sambal Dip

Sambal Kang Kong

Sambal Prawn Recipe

Stir Fried Long Bean with Dry Shrimp Sambal

Belacan Fried Rice

Nonya Achar/ Pickle Veggie Salad

Nasi Lemak
Sambal

马来西亚参巴峇拉煎

娘惹亚参叻沙

蕃茄鸡

健康的印尼参巴酱

Frequently Asked Questions About Prawn Paste Recipes

What can you cook with prawn paste?

Prawn paste can be used in many traditional Asian dishes, including sambal, fried rice, stir-fried vegetables, curries, and noodle dishes. These prawn paste recipes are popular in Malaysian, Indonesian, and Nyonya cooking because they add a deep savory flavor.

How do you use prawn paste in cooking?

Prawn paste is usually toasted, fried, or blended with other ingredients before cooking. This helps release its aroma and creates a richer taste in prawn paste recipes such as sambal belacan and asam pedas.

Is belacan the same as prawn paste?

Belacan is a type of prawn paste commonly used in Malaysian cuisine. It is made from fermented shrimp and delivers a stronger aroma and deeper umami taste compared to some other prawn paste varieties.

What dishes are best with belacan?

Belacan works well in sambal dishes, fried rice, vegetable stir-fries, seafood recipes, and spicy sauces. Many authentic prawn paste recipes use belacan as the key ingredient for flavor.

Can beginners cook prawn paste recipes at home?

Yes, many prawn paste recipes are easy for home cooks. Simple dishes like sambal kangkung, nasi lemak sambal, and belacan fried rice are great beginner-friendly recipes to start with.