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Thai Shrimp rec.food.recipes/Amanda/2001
1 lb shrimp, shelled and deveined 1 tablespoon cooking oil 1 cup chopped onions 3 large cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger root 1-2 fresh or dried chili peppers, seeded and chopped 2 Tbsp. ground coriander 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp paprika 1 cup coconut milk 1 stalk lemon grass, or grated rind of one lemon 1 tsp brown sugar, or palm sugar if available 2-4 Tbsp. tamarind juice or lemon juice
In a wok or skillet, heat oil and saute onions, garlic, ginger and peppers until onions are golden.
Add spices and cook for 1 minute.
Add shrimp, and cook over low heat for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Add coconut milk, lemon grass, and sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook gently for 2 minutes. Do not overcook, or shrimp will toughen. If mixture seems dry, add a little more coconut milk, or water.
Add tamarind liquid, remove from heat and serve.
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