Prawn Curry (Gulai Udang) - Fiery Foods & Barbecue Central

Ingredients

• 10 dried small hot red chiles, such as piquins, stems removed
• 5 candlenuts (or substitute macadamia nuts or cashews)
• 2 stalks lemongrass, bulbs included
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 large piece galangal, peeled and chopped (or substitute ginger)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon prawn or shrimp paste
• 1 tablespoon ghee (recipe here) or vegetable oil
• 4 curry leaves (optional)
• 1 1/2 pounds prawns or large shrimp, peeled, heads and tails removed (optional), deveined if desired
• 1 1/2 cups thick coconut milk, recipe here