belacan

4 English words descend from Malay belacan, most common first.

balachongA Malaysian and Singaporean form of ngapi, a Southeast Asian condiment made from fermented and compressed fish or shrimp.
balichaoA shrimp or krill paste used in Macanese cuisine.
belachanA Malay condiment made from fermented shrimp paste.
blatjangA spicy South African chutney.

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