Ulam

Ulam is a term that denotes different Malaysian-style salads that are typically prepared with a variety of fresh herbs and vegetables such as betel leaves, cucumbers, or banana blossom, but they can also incorporate shoots, roots, seeds, and fruits.

All the ingredients can be blanched or served raw. Ulam salads are enjoyed as a side dish and are commonly topped with various Malaysian sauces such as sambal belacan, shrimp-based cincalok, or tempoyak.