Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 lb of uncooked large shrimp ((peeled and deveined))
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 Tbsp of fish sauce
  • 2 fresh medium-size tomatoes
  • 1 serrano peppers or you can use 2-3 green Thai chilis ((chop into small pieces))
  • 1 cup water
  • Salt to taste
  • 3 Tbsp of grape seeds oil or peanut oil
  • 10 shallots ((peeled))
  • 3 cloves garlic ((peeled))
  • Small bunch of coriander leaves
  • 1 lime ((cut into wedges))

Instruction

  • In a food processor, chop the shallots and garlic into very fine pieces. Preheat the oil in a heavy-bottom pot. Add in the shallots, garlic, turmeric, chilis and stir fry until fragrant and the shallots are soft, about 2 minutes. Add in the tomatoes and continue to stir fry for another 1 minute. Add in the water and bring it to a boil. Lower the heat and let it simmer until the tomatoes are really soft and fell apart
  • Add in the fish sauce and shrimp. Cook until the shrimp started to turn pink. Have a taste and add more salt if needed
  • When ready to serve. Ladle the stew over to a serving bowl and garnish with some coriander leaves. Serve with lime wedges on the side