Indonesian Prawns

Name: Indonesian Prawns
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, cleaned and deveined; 1 onion, chopped; 1 -2 tablespoon sambal oelek (chili paste); 4 garlic cloves; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 8 candlenuts (you can substitute large macademia); 1 teaspoon fish, paste (fish sauce can be substituted); 1 teaspoon ground galangal; 2 tablespoons ground nut oil; 2 kaffir lime leaves; 2 bay leaves; 2 cups thick coconut milk; salt, to taste; sugar, to taste

15 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, cleaned and deveined
1 onion, chopped
1 -2 tablespoon sambal oelek (chili paste)
4 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
8 candlenuts (you can substitute large macademia)
1 teaspoon fish, paste (fish sauce can be substituted)
1 teaspoon ground galangal
2 tablespoons ground nut oil
2 kaffir lime leaves
2 bay leaves
2 cups thick coconut milk
salt, to taste
sugar, to taste

Directions

1

Put the following into your food-processor: onion, sambal, garlic, cumin, coriander, candle nuts, fish paste, galangal and process until you have a paste.
2

Heat the oil and fry the paste for approx 5 minutes, then add the lime leaves and the bay leaves.
3

Add the coconut milk and bring to the boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes.
4

Add the prawns and cook until they turn pink, do not overcook them.
5

Taste the sauce and add salt and sugar to your liking.