A vendor in Terengganu has captured the attention of netizens after a TikTok video of her satay sauce preparation went viral, amassing over 1 million views at the time of writing. The clip, shared by TikTok user @juraidamamad2, showcases the vendors unconventional approach to sweetening her sauce, leaving viewers astonished.
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In the 48-second video, the vendor is seen pouring one bag of white sugar after another into a simmering pot of satay sauce. By the end of the clip, the total count stood at a staggering 14 bags of sugar.
The vendor clarified in the videos text overlay that this isn't the sambal commonly served with nasi lemak, but the peanut sauce traditionally paired with satay. Playfully addressing the sheer quantity of sugar used, she mentioned that the sauce was prepared for a special event scheduled to last only two hours.
Social media users were quick to share their reactions, with many expressing shock and disbelief at the amount of sugar in the recipe. Comments ranged from humorous takes on the sauces sweetness to concerns about health implications.