Udang Balado (Indonesian Spicy Shrimp) - Chili Pepper Madness

Ingredients

• 1 medium sized tomato (chopped (optional - replace with more chilies, if desired))
• 5-10 birds eye chilies (chopped (or use cayenne peppers))
• 1 large shallot (chopped)
• 3 cloves of garlic (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped galangal (or use ginger)
• 1 teaspoon fresh chopped lemongrass
• 1 teaspoon shrimp paste
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined (you can leave the shells on if you’d like))
• Juice from 1 lime
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Salt to taste