Sambal Petai Prawns

Sambal Petai Prawns

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This is a classic Malaysian dish that was popularized by the Peranakan (Straits Chinese) communities in the country decades ago, and is a culturally iconic dish

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Ingredients

  • 4-5 pods of petai (stink bean), or alternatively green peas or sugar snap peas
  • 6 shallots
  • 6 dried Thai red chilies, deseeded and soaked in water to rehydrate
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil, or any other neutral oil
  • 2 tbsp Homiah Sambal Chili Crunch (Original flavor)
  • 1/4 tsp salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 8 ounces prawns or shrimps, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp tamarind mixed with 3 tbsp water, seeds removed (can be substituted with 2 tsp tamarind paste plus 3 tbsp water)

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