Bahasa Melayu

tempoyak

Bahasa Melayu

English

fermented durian, durian paste

Tempoyak is durian that has been preserved by fermentation.

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  1. Ibu membuat sambal tempoyak untuk makan tengah hari.

    Mother made tempoyak sambal for lunch.

  2. Bau tempoyak itu kuat tetapi sedap bagi mereka yang biasa memakannya.

    The smell of the tempoyak was strong, but it tasted good to those who were used to eating it.

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What does “preserved durian” mean in Malay?

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tempoyak

Tempoyak is fermented durian, often used in cooking.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.