Aromatic Shrimps

Name: Aromatic Shrimps
Ingredients: 12 ounces raw tiger shrimp (fresh or defrosted); 1 pinch chili powder; 1 teaspoon fennel seed; 3 cloves; 5 black peppercorns; 1 in piece cinnamon stick; 2 tablespoons sunflower oil; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/2 in piece root ginger, peeled and finely chopped; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 3 tomatoes, skinned and chopped; 1 tablespoon water; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar; salt and black pepper; cilantro leaf, to garnish

16 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

12 ounces raw tiger shrimp (fresh or defrosted)
1 pinch chili powder
1 teaspoon fennel seed
3 cloves
5 black peppercorns
1 in piece cinnamon stick
2 tablespoons sunflower oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 in piece root ginger, peeled and finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 tomatoes, skinned and chopped
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
salt and black pepper
cilantro leaf, to garnish

Directions

1

Place the chili powder, fennel seeds, cloves, peppercorns and cinnamon stick into a shallow pan.
2

Dry-fry for 1-2 mins to release the flavour. Cool then crush the spices to a powder in a plastic bag using a rolling pin.
3

Heat the oil in a shallow pan; cook the garlic, ginger and onion for 2-3 minutes Add the spices. Cook for a further 2 minutes.
4

Stir in the tomatoes and water. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
5

Add the vinegar, sugar, shrimp and seasoning. Cover and cook for about 5 mins or until shrimp are pink in colour.
6

Garnish with cilantro leaves and eat hot with your fingers.