Sambal Udang

Submitted by Yorky1000

"Stir fried prawns in a fiery tomato sauce"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 10 shallots, peeled and chopped
• 4 fresh cayenne peppers, chopped
• 4 Thai red chili peppers, chopped
• 5 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 lemongrass, finely sliced
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon shrimp paste
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 300 g condensed tomato soup
• 300 g prawns, peeled and deveined

directions

1. Place the shallots, chilies, garlic, lemongrass, chili powder, turmeric, lemon juice and shrimp paste into a blender and blend to a smooth paste. Add a little olive oil to assist blending if required.
2. Heat the olive oil and stir fry the chili mixture for about 15 minutes, adding a little hot water if required. Add the canned soup and a further ½ can of water. Mix well, bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Stir fry the prawns in a little olive oil in a small fry pan for about 2 minutes. Then add to the sambal, mix well, season with a little freshly ground black pepper and serve with fresh French bread.