Sticky Shrimp And Peanuts Recipe

Name: Sticky Shrimp And Peanuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 None fresh long red chili pepper, thinly sliced; 1 piece (2 inches) fresh ginger, peeled and grated; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, leaves and stalks separated; 1 None star anise; 2 tbsp peanut oil; 8 oz palm sugar, chopped, or brown sugar; 1/4 cup fish sauce; 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped; 24 None betel leaves, or leaves of your choice; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1/4 cup roasted unsalted peanuts, finely chopped

Servings: persons

1 None fresh long red chili pepper, thinly sliced
1 piece (2 inches) fresh ginger, peeled and grated
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, leaves and stalks separated
1 None star anise
2 tbsp peanut oil
8 oz palm sugar, chopped, or brown sugar
1/4 cup fish sauce
2 lbs large shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped
24 None betel leaves, or leaves of your choice
1 tbsp lime juice
1/4 cup roasted unsalted peanuts, finely chopped

1
Place the chili pepper, ginger, garlic, cilantro stems and star anise in a mortar and pestle; grind until smooth.
2
Heat the oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Cook the paste, stirring, for about 2 mins or until fragrant. Add the sugar and 1/4 cup water to the pan; cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is thick. Add the fish sauce and shrimp; cook, stirring, until the shrimp change color.
3
Strain the mixture into a medium heatproof bowl. Reserve the shrimp mixture and cooking liquid.
4
Return the cooking liquid to the pan; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low; simmer, uncovered, for about 3 mins or until thickened.
5
Meanwhile, wash and dry the betel leaves. Coarsely chop the cilantro leaves. Add the cilantro, reserved shrimp mixture and lime juice to the pan; season to taste.
6
Divide shrimp mixture between the betel leaves. Sprinkle with peanuts. Serve.

570

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 None fresh long red chili pepper, thinly sliced, 1 piece (2 inches) fresh ginger, peeled and grated, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, leaves and stalks separated, and more.

Yes, Sticky Shrimp And Peanuts falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sticky Shrimp And Peanuts

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