Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)

Dayak-Style Shrimp (Kalimantan)

Name: Dayak-Style Shrimp (Kalimantan)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)
Ingredients: 2 lb medium shrimp; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 medium red chilies; 1 medium shallot; 1 garlic clove; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp tamarind paste; 0.25 cup water; 0.5 inch gingerroot; 1 tsp salt; 1 small tomatoes; steamed rice

Prawns, red chilies and tomatoes come together in this Indonesian dish, fragrant with clove and tamarind and cooked in a pan. It comes to the table with rice.

30 min · Serves 6 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 20 min · Cook 10 min · 30 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Saute shrimp in 1 tablespoon oil over moderate heat for 2 minutes, then set aside. In small food processor, blend shallot, garlic, chiles, sugar, tamarind liquid, ginger, salt and tomato to form a paste.
2 min
2
Heat remaining oil in pan, then stir-fry paste over moderate heat for 2-3 minutes. Add shrimp, cook 2 minutes more. Serve with rice. if desired.