Aromatic Black Tiger Shrimp Recipe from Cambodia

Ingredients

• 1 lb (454 g) black tiger shrimp , shelled and de-veined (can substitute thinly sliced chicken breast )
• 0.5 cup minced lemongrass
• 0.5 cup minced cilantro stems (the product of one large bunch)
• 1 tsp chopped galangal
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 8 medium-sized garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp kaffir lime leaves , de-veined
• 1 tbsp tamarind pulp
• 1 ripe cubanelle pepper , cut into 1 inch diagonal slices ( red bell peppers are an adequate substitute)
• 6 oz (170 g) asparagus cut into 1.5 inch lengths
• 6 oz (170 g) savoy cabbage cut into 1 inch diagonal slices
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil of choice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 0.75 cup water
• 1 cup chicken stock