
The Hidden Meat Problem for Vegetarians in KL
That vegetable dish might contain shrimp paste, lard, or anchovy stock. Here is how to navigate KL's hidden meat problem as a vegetarian or vegan visitor.

That vegetable dish might contain shrimp paste, lard, or anchovy stock. Here is how to navigate KL's hidden meat problem as a vegetarian or vegan visitor.

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