Udang Sambal Serai Bersantan Recipe | Authentic Bruneian Coconut Prawn Sambal

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 stalks lemongrass, white part only, finely sliced
• 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 shallots, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 red chilies, deseeded and chopped
• 1 bird's eye chili, finely chopped (optional, for extra heat)
• 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tsp shrimp paste (belacan), toasted
• 1 tbsp palm sugar (or brown sugar)
• 1 tbsp tamarind paste
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
• 1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving