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BELACAN FRIED CHICKEN

Also known as: Ayam Goreng Belacan

Belacan Fried Chicken
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The Story

Deep-fried chicken pieces that have been marinated in fermented shrimp paste (belacan).

Flavor Profile

Crispy, savory, and deeply umami with a pungent, appetizing aroma of fried shrimp paste.

Key Ingredients

Chicken, belacan (fermented shrimp paste), flour/cornstarch, egg, curry leaves, lemongrass juice.

Did You Know?

A staple at Nasi Kandar stalls (mamak). The marinade penetrates the meat for deep flavor.

Average Price

RM 5.00 - 8.00 (per piece) / 12 - 20 (serving)

Per serving

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WHERE TO FIND IT

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RESTAURANT GUIDE

2 amazing places to try Belacan Fried Chicken

洗布桥美食街

洗布桥美食街

Address: 91 H, Jalan Air Itam, 10460 Jelutong, Pulau Pinang

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Laksa / Balacan Chicken

Laksa / Balacan Chicken

Address: 58, Jln Sultan Ahmad Shah, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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