Marinated Sour Shrimp and Star Fruit (Carambola)

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• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 2 Pounds

Ingredients

• 2  lbs large shrimp, with shell
• 6  shallots, peeled and finely chopped
• 3  red chilies
• 4  sour star fruit, sliced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Put shrimp in a pan with 8 cups water and bring to boil. Simmer for 4 minutes, drain and plunge shrimp in iced water for 30 seconds.
2. Drain, then peel shrimp.
3. Grind or blend shallots, chilies and star fruit. Add salt to taste and a little lime or lemon juice if not sour enough.
4. Combine with shrimp and serve.