Homemade Hae Ko (Black Shrimp Paste)

Recipe: Homemade Hae Ko (Black Shrimp Paste)自制虾膏

Makes: about 150g

Adapted from: kuali.com

Ingredients

120ml water 1 TBSP Marmite yeast extract 1 TBSP thick soy sauce 1 TBSP belacan powder 1 tsp. creamy peanut sauce or to taste 1 - 2 TBSP sugar or to taste 1 TBSP maltose (mak nga tong) or to taste

Thickening 1 TBSP corn flour 2 TBSP water

Measurements: tsp. = teaspoon | TBSP = tablespoon

Preparation
1. Combine all ingredients in a non-stick saucepan and cook over low heat until it comes to a simmering boil for 1-2 minutes.	2. Stir in thickening to mix.