balichao

English

Etymology

Uncertain. Sometimes said to be from Malay belachang, "shrimp paste", or from Portuguese baleia (“whale”);

Noun

balichao (uncountable)

  1. A shrimp or krill paste used in Macanese cuisine.

Translations

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