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Sambal Goreng Udang (Spiced Coconut Shrimp Stir-Fry)

Name: Sambal Goreng Udang (Spiced Coconut Shrimp Stir-Fry)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 500 g raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on; 150 ml coconut cream; 6 piece red chilies, deseeded; 5 piece shallots, peeled; 4 clove garlic, peeled; 15 g fresh galangal, sliced; 4 piece lime leaves (daun jeruk), torn, ribs removed; 1 tbsp sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), halal certified; 1 tsp salt

Juicy prawns cooked rapidly in a fragrant fragrant galangal, chili, and coconut cream paste.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 12 min
Total: 27 min

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Technique to learn

Sambal Sauting

Frying rich aromatic pastes in oil until fragrant and oil begins separating before adding delicate seafood.

Instructions

Step 1: Blend red chilies, shallots, garlic, galangal, and salt into a smooth spice paste using a splash of oil.

Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan over medium heat; add spice paste and torn lime leaves, frying for 4 minutes until fragrant.

Step 3: Pour coconut cream and sweet soy sauce into the pan, stirring to integrate with the fried paste.

Step 4: Bring sauce to a simmer for 2 minutes until thick and aromatic.

Step 5: Add peeled shrimp to the simmering sauce and cook for 3-4 minutes, turning once, until opaque and pink throughout.

Step 6: Remove immediately from heat to prevent overcooking and serve hot.

Cooking tips

Lime leaves add bright citrus aroma; tear them slightly before adding to release essential oils.
Shrimp cook very quickly; remove from heat as soon as they turn pink and form a C shape.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Indonesian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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