Shrimps With Lemongrass And Basil | Myfoodistry

Ingredients

• 10 oz (330 g) medium-sized shrimp, peeled and de-veined
• 1⁄2 Tsp dark sesame oil
• 1⁄2 Tsp all-purpose corn starch (preferably organic)
• Pinch of white pepper
• 2 Tbsp high-heat cooking oil, divided
• 4 Tbsp minced lemongrass
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
• 1 fresh hot red or green chili, preferably Thai (deseeded if you prefer less heat), finely sliced
• 2 kaffir lime leaves, finely sliced (optional)
• 1 Tsp soy sauce
• 2 Tsp fish sauce (nam pla)
• 1 + 1⁄2 Tsp sugar
• 1 cup (20 g) fresh Thai or Italian basil leaves