I cannot understand why a chilli coward like me keeps craving heat and spice. Usually I steer clear, but in the last year or so, my palate has changed in a startling way. Now, I crave sambal belacan and have food with lashings of chilli.
While I'm on a hot streak, let me tell you about the Assam Pedas ($19.90) from Blue Spoon, a home-based food business.
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