Sambal Santan Udang

Sambal Santan Udang or known as Prawn curry, this dish is best enjoyed with the gravy generously over plain rice. Its one of Malaysian dishes. 

Ingredients : 

600 g Prawns medium

3 tbsp Cooking oil

315 ml Coconut Milk

1 heaped tsp Tamarind mix with 4 tbsp water

1 tsp Salt

Ingredients to be blend :

10 Red chilis

2 peeled Onion

4 cloves of garlic

4 stalks Lemongrass

2.5cm Ginger

2.5 cm Tumeric

Dried Prawn paste (belacan) 1.25cm square piece

Method : 

1. Wash and clean the prawns, then peel but leave tails intact. Make a slit down the spine of each prawn and remove vein.

2. Heat oil and fry blend ingredients until fragrant and oil separates. 

3. Add coconut milk and bring to a slow boil. Add prawns, tamarind liquid and salt. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until prawns are cooked.

4. Serve hot with plain rice.