RESIPI 11: Sambal Tumis Udang Petai

Sambal Tumis Udang Petai
(Petai and Prawn Sambal)


Ingredients
6 tbsp vegetable oil

Ground to paste
8 shallots
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp shrimp paste
½ cup chili paste
3 tbsp tamarind juice, from 1 tbsp tamarind pulp and 3 tbsp water
1 cup of water
100 gm petai
500 gm medium-sized prawns, shelled and cleaned
salt to taste
2 tbsp sugar (optional)

Method
1. Heat the oil in a wok. Fry the chili and ground pastes till fragrant.
2. Add the tamarind juice and water.
3. Add the sugar (optional) and petai and c o o k f o r 1 0 m i n u t e s t i l l t h e g r a v y thickens.
4. Add the prawns and stir-fry till they are cooked.
5. Add salt. Serve with hot rice.