Asam Gelugor
Sliced tamarind or tamarind skin, it is not tamarind but dried slices of a Malaysian fruit related to the mangosteen which looks like minature pumpkin with a glossy skin. Asam gelugor is light brown when fresh and darken with age. Used to give a subtle sour taste to various foods, tamarind maybe used as a substitute but lacks the fruty flavor.
Candle Nuts
Candle nut is raw in a hard shell and is toxic. It is used mostly in fresh spice paste in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. The taste is subtle and when use as a thickener, maybe replaced with other nuts such as macademia or cashew. Usually sold shelled.
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