Kalio Udang Tempoyak (Shrimp cooked in Fermented Durian gravy)
Fermented durian, or tempoyak, is a traditional condiment in Malaysia and Indonesia – often mixed with coconut milk curries or pounded with chilies. A hit among durian lovers, this dish combines tempoyak with fresh shrimp and aromatic lemongrass. Best enjoyed with belacan and extra steamed rice!
Serves
2
Cooking Time
30 mins
Cuisine
Malaysian
Ingredients:
- 500 gm coarse shrimp
- 15 birds-eye chili
- 1 cm turmeric, fresh
- 4 candlenut – Milled finely
- 4 red chili
- 8 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tomato
- 1 stalk lemongrass, crushed
- 1/2 cup tempoyak (fermented durian)
- 3 cups thick coconut milk
- salt and sugar to taste
Instructions
1. In a saucepan, mix the chilli, turmeric, candlenuts, onion, garlic, shrimp, lemongrass and coconut milk.
2. Let the ingredients boil slowly for 5-7 minutes.
3. Add tempoyak, salt and sugar and tomatoes. Cook for another 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
4. Serve and enjoy.
