Prawn Sambal

Kim Ong's Note:

This is one of the easiest way to prepare sambal prawn in Singapore. Try it! Remember not to overcooked the prawns.

• Total Time: 27 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 100 g small shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 6 shallots
• 1 clove garlic, pounded with shallots (use a mortar, can also use blender)
• 1 teaspoon sambal chili paste
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 100 ml coconut milk (from 50g grated coconut)
• 1 tablespoon tamarind pulp
• 1/4 cup water, mixed with tamarind
• 1 teaspoon msg or 1 teaspoon sugar

Directions:

1. Mix the pounded ingredients with the chilli paste and salt.
2. Heat oil in saucepan.
3. Fry pounded ingredients until fragrant.
4. Add prawns.
5. Stir for 1 minute.
6. Add coconut milk, tamarind juice and MSG.
7. Bring to boil.
8. Serve hot with steamed white rice.

Reviews

[Romi]

This recipe is fast, easy to make and tastes great. I omitted the oil (not necessary with coconut milk) and shallots. Also, I added a chopped tomato and some green onions. Finally I adjusted the sugar and salt levels to my taste. My family loved it. Thanks!