Prawn and Bamboo Shoot Curry | Gulai Buluh Udang

Ingredients :

• 500 g bamboo shoots
• 500 ml coconut water
• 500 g prawns, skin and tail intact
• 20 parkia, halved
• 4 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 500 ml coconut milk
• 4 tbsp oil for frying

Spices :

• 5 tbsp sliced shallots
• 1 1/2 tbsp sliced garlic
• 1 tbsp sliced galangal
• 1 1/2 sliced turmeric
• 1 1/2 tbsp salt

How to make :

1. Thinly slice the bamboo shoot and boil with coconut water until cooked, set aside.
2. Blend all spices into a paste and put in a wok, saute with oil over medium heat until fragrant.
3. Add prawns and bamboo shoots, stir well.
4. Pour the coconut milk, simmer over low heat until the sauce reduces.
5. Add parkia and tomatoes, continue simmering until done.
6. Transfer in a serving bowl and serve with rice.