Asian Spicy Recipes - Kari Bongkong Lasak (Curried Shrimp and Cucumbers)

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Kari Bongkong Lasak (Curried Shrimp and Cucumbers)

Ingredients

2 cloves

1 1/2 inch

1 tsp

2 tsp

1/2 tsp

2 tsp

4 tbsp

1 lb

2 cups

2 tsp

1 tsp

1tbsp

Garlic (crushed)
Green onions (chopped)
Ginger (peeled and chopped)
Ground fennel
Ground coriander
Turmeric
Cayenne powder
Peanut oil
Medium shrimp (shelled)
Coconut milk
Grated lemon peel
Lemon (juice)
Sugar
Fish sauce

Cucumber (quartered lengthwise, deseeded and cut into thick slices)

Method

Place the garlic, green onions, and ginger into a food processor and blend to a puree
Scrape the mixture from the blender and transfer to a mixing bowl
Stir in the fennel, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne powder
Heat the oil in a deep frying pan
When hot, add the spice puree and fry for 3 minutes
Add the shrimp and stir-fry for 5 minutes
Stir in the coconut milk and bring to the boil
Reduce the heat to low, add the cucumber and remaining ingredients, and simmer gently for 5 minutes, or until the cucumber is soft
Serve at once with rice or noodles