What is kangkung belacan in english? Unpacking the Southeast Asian Dish
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Kangkung belacan is one of the most beloved and flavorful vegetable dishes in Southeast Asia, regularly featured in hawker centers across Malaysia and Singapore. In English, the name directly translates to 'stir-fried water spinach with shrimp paste,' a succinct description of this punchy and aromatic stir-fry.
