Ingredients8 items
- 1 medium red onion
- 2 kari leaves
- 7-8 pieces of peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1 tablespoon salted soy sauce (ketupat)
- 1 teaspoon tamarind paste (asam jawa)
- A pinch of ground spices (cili padi, ground cumin or coriander)
- A little bit of oil for frying
- Salt to taste
Instructions
1
Heat some oil in a wok or large pan.
2
Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink and are fully cooked. Set aside.
3
In the same pan, sauté the sliced red onion until it becomes soft and translucent.
4
Add the kari leaves and crushed cili padi with ground spices; stir-fry until fragrant.
5
Pour in 1 tablespoon of salted soy sauce (ketupat) and a teaspoon of tamarind paste. Stir well to combine, allowing the flavors to meld.
6
Return the shrimp to the pan and toss them in the marinade mixture for about 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
7
Season with a pinch of salt and serve immediately.