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

Directions

1. 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. 2

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

3. 3

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

4. 4

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

5. 5

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