Shrimp in Spicy Tamarind Sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup Tamarind Liquid (page 319)
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons Huy Fong brand Sriracha chile sauce
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt
- 2 tablespoons canola or other neutral oil
- 1 shallot, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 or 4 sprigs cilantro
- To make the flavoring sauce, in a small bowl, combine the sugar, tamarind liquid, fish sauce, and chile sauce and stir to dissolve the sugar.
- Because tamarind liquid varies, taste the sauce and adjust the flavors, if necessary.
- Add extra sugar to reduce tartness, fish sauce for more savory depth, chile sauce for extra heat, or water to dilute.
- Refresh the shrimp by putting them in a colander and tossing them with a liberal amount of salt.
- Rinse immediately under lots of cold water and press gently to drain well.
- In a wok or large skillet, heat the oil over high heat until hot but not smoking.
- Add the shallot and garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and stir-fry for about 1 minute, or until they have turned pinkish orange and are half cooked.
- They will release juice and look shiny.
- Give the flavoring sauce a stir, pour it over the shrimp, and stir to coat the shrimp.
- Let the sauce come to a vigorous boil, stirring occasionally to keep the elements moving.
- The sauce will reduce to a thickish consistency in 2 to 3 minutes.
- Transfer the shrimp and sauce to a deep plate or shallow bowl.
- Garnish with the cilantro and serve immediately.
- Most shrimp sold in the United States are frozen, so whenever I use peeled raw shrimp in a recipe, I like to return a bit of the sea to them.
- I do this by tossing the shrimp with a liberal amount of salt, and then immediately rinsing them under cold running water.
- This simple step gives the shrimp a fresher flavor.
sugar, tamarind liquid, fish sauce, chile sauce, shrimp, salt, other neutral oil, shallot, garlic, cilantro
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/shrimp-in-spicy-tamarind-sauce-383033 (may not work)