Dayak-Style Shrimp (Kalimantan)

Quick and simple Indonesian dish from Copeland Marks.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

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 tomatoes (chopped)
•  steamed rice (to serve)

Directions

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