Thai Spicy Tamarind Shrimp Recipe (Kung Yai Pad Som Makahm Bpiak)

Thai Spicy Tamarind Shrimp Recipe (Kung Yai Pad Som Makahm Bpiak)

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Kasma's delicious Thai Southern-style Spicy Tamarind Tiger Prawn Recipe with Crisped Shallots and Garlic (Kung Yai Pad Som Makahm Bpiak)

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  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Chef's knife
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  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Spatula
  • Serving platter

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. large prawns or shrimp (about 16-20 per pound size)
  • 1/4 cup peanut oil
  • 2 large shallots, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise, 1/8-inch thick
  • 8 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/3 cup tamarind juice the thickness of fruit concentrate
  • 4 large dried red chilies, each cut into 2-3 pieces
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 jalapeno or serrano peppers, chopped with seeds
  • 2 Tbs. fish sauce (nahm bplah), to taste
  • 1 Tbs. Sriracha hot chili sauce
  • 1 Tbs. Maggi or Gold Mountain seasoning sauce
  • 1 Tbs. palm or coconut sugar, to taste
  • Lettuce to line serving platter
  • 1 red jalapeno pepper, cut into long, fine slivers
  • 1 green onion (dense part of stalk only), cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths, then split into thin matchstick-size slivers
  • A few cilantro sprigs for garnishing

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