Indonesian Curry Prawns -印尼咖喱虾

It is really yummy.  It is so yummy that 3 of us savour up the last drip.

Recipe:  Adapted from 好好吃!大牌档菜 by Chef Alan Kok

Ingredients:
600g medium-sized prawns
2 cups oil for deep-frying

Spice (ground):
3 shallots
1 pip garlic
6 red chillies
2 stalks lemongrass (serai)

5 tbsp thick coconut milk (santan)
200g water


Seasoning:
1/2 tsp salt (I put 1 tsp)
1/2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp fish sauce ( I put 2 tsp)
2 tbsp dried shrimps >chopped, deep-fried until crispy
2  kaffir lime leaf - shredded

Method:
1) Deep-fry prawns in hot oil for 1/2 minute. Dish and drain.
2) Leave some oil in wok, fry the grounded spice until fragrant. Add  coconut milk, water and continue to cook until the gravy has thickened.  Add prawns, seasoning and cook for few minutes. Dish up onto the plate.  Sprinkle crispy dried shrimps and shredded kaffir lime leaves.
3) Serve with  rice. Enjoy!