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Tempoyak (Fermented Durian)
Tempoyak is a condiment made of salted fermented durian. The salt is used as a preserving agent, so one needs to be generous with it.
Ingredients
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- durian, remove flesh; discard seeds2
- salt4 tbsp
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Method 3 steps
Place the durian flesh in a clean jar. Add salt, then beat the mixture until it becomes soft and creamy.
Close the jar tightly and leave it to ferment for 1 week.
The fermented durian can be kept in the refrigerator for up to a year.
Region evidence: no stated origin (basic dish)
