Ingredients
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1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, cleaned and deveined
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1 onion, chopped
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1 -2 tablespoon sambal oelek (chili paste)
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4 garlic cloves
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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2 teaspoons ground coriander
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8 candlenuts (you can substitute large macademia)
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1 teaspoon fish, paste (fish sauce can be substituted)
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1 teaspoon ground galangal
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2 tablespoons ground nut oil
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2 kaffir lime leaves
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2 bay leaves
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2 cups thick coconut milk
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salt, to taste
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sugar, to taste
Instructions
- Put the following into your food-processor: onion, sambal, garlic, cumin, coriander, candle nuts, fish paste, galangal and process until you have a paste.
- Heat the oil and fry the paste for approx 5 minutes, then add the lime leaves and the bay leaves.
- Add the coconut milk and bring to the boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Add the prawns and cook until they turn pink, do not overcook them.
- Taste the sauce and add salt and sugar to your liking.