Chimbridge Singlish Dictionary

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noun

1. a paste or relish made from chilli and other spices or ingredients, such as ginger, garlic, lime juice, small shrimp, shrimp paste, etc. It probably originated in Javanese cuisine, and is now an integral part of the cuisines of many South-East Asian cultures. It comes in many forms and is often tailored to specific uses and dishes, such as a mostly sweet, smooth, low-pungency (spiciness) version for nasi lemak and a coarser, more chilli-centric version for ayam penyet.

… most fishermen beyond our shores consider this fish an unwanted catch. But for us Singaporeans, BBQ sambal stingray is a need to have at supper tables.

— 2023 March 10, Katie Boon. EatBook, "14 Best BBQ Sambal Stingray Stalls From $7.80 For The Late-Night Seafood Lovers". https://eatbook.sg/bbq-stingray/amp/