Ingredients:
 | 1 Tbs. tamarind |
| 500 ml water |
| 10 Tbs. vegetable oil |
| 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised |
| 500 gram (±17) prawns |
| 2 Tbs. sugar |
| salt to taste |
Spice Paste Ingredients:
| 5 red chilies |
| ½ tsp. fermented shrimp |
| 5 candlenuts |
| 2 cm fresh galangal |
| 2 cm fresh turmeric |
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Instructions:
| Dissolve the tamarind in the water.
Strain and set aside. |
| Heat the oil in a wok. Add the
grounded spice paste and the lemongrass. Stir-fry on high heat until it smells
fragrant. Lower the heat and add the prawns and a little of the tamarind water.
Stir-fry for a minute. |
| Raise the heat and add the rest of
the tamarind water, the sugar and the salt. Bring to a boil and cook for about 10
minutes. Remove and serve. |
Makes 10 servings |
