Dayak-Style Shrimp (Kalimantan)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2-4 medium red chilies (sliced)
• 1 medium shallot (sliced)
• 1 garlic clove (sliced)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon tamarind paste (dissolved in water)
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 inch gingerroot (sliced)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 small tomato (chopped)
• steamed rice (to serve)

Directions

1. 1

   Saute shrimp in 1 tablespoon oil over moderate heat for 2 minutes, then set aside.

2. 2

   In small food processor, blend shallot, garlic, chiles, sugar, tamarind liquid, ginger, salt and tomato to form a paste.

3. 3

   Heat remaining oil in pan, then stir-fry paste over moderate heat for 2-3 minutes.

4. 4

   Add shrimp, cook 2 minutes more.

5. 5

   Serve with rice. if desired.