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CHILI CRAWFISH
Servings:
4
servings
Author:
Marvellina
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Ingredients
2.5
lbs
about 1 kg live crawfish
1
cup
of water with 1 tsp of tamarind
½
tsp
of turmeric powder
Sugar and salt to taste
Canola/Vegetable Oil for frying
CHILI PASTE:
10
dry chilis
soaked until softened
1
big onions
2
tsp
shrimp paste
belacan
Blend all ingredients in the food processor until smooth
Instructions
Submerge the live crawfish in a clean cold water and drain off. Repeat several times to wash the crawfish
Heat some oil in the big wok and fry the crawfish until they are cooked and of course no longer moving. Set aside
In the same oil, fry blended ingredients until fragrant and add tamarind juice. Season with salt and sugar to taste
Add the crawfish back in and cook until the chili sauce is thickened