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Why shouldn’t Jews eat Sambal Terasi even though it tastes delicious?

Sambal commonly found in Indonesia. Similar to the sambal belacan from Malaysia, but stronger in taste because the chili paste is more sour and fermented. The ingredients used are red / green chilies, shrimp paste, sugar, salt, and lime juice. There is a version that doesn’t use lime and adds crushed tomatoes. This chili sauce […]