Tamarind-Ginger Shrimp with Mashed Sweet Potatoes - Delicious Living

Ingredients

• 1 cup tamarind balls or paste
• 1 1/3 cups water, divided
• 4 tablespoons coarsely grated ginger, divided
• 1 pound sweet potatoes
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 small carrots, julienned
• 24 jumbo prawns, peeled and deveined (tails left on)
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped seasoning pepper (jalapeño or Serrano)
• 3 teaspoons oyster sauce
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• 4 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted