This image shows a popular and aromatic Southeast Asian dish being cooked in a black frying pan: Sambal Udang, or Prawns cooked in Sambal chili paste. A generous amount of plump, bright orange prawns are nestled in a thick, rich, and dark red sambal paste. The sambal, which typically includes chilis, shallots, garlic, and sometimes tamarind or shrimp paste & x28;belacan& x29;, clings beautifully to the curled prawns. The bubbling paste indicates the dish is being actively stir-fried, bringing out the intense sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. This classic dish is a staple, often served with steamed white rice.
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