This is a very spicy stir fried asparagus dish. Belachan or Shrimp paste are widely used in Southeast Asia cuisine. They usually come in a rectangular block form. A little bit, does go a long way. So, make sure you use it sparingly and remember to roast it too. For this dish, the shrimp paste are added in the process of making the sambal. Asparagus With Sambal Belachan (Printable Recipe) Ingredients 500g Asparagus, cut into 1 inch in length 120g Prawns, shelled 15 to 20 Dried Chillies, cut into smaller pieces 6 small Shallots, coarsely chopped 1 1/2 tsp Shrimp Paste, toasted 2 Candlenuts 1 Tbsp Sugar 4 Tbsp Peanut Oil 3 cloves Garlic, whole 1 1/2 Tbsp Lime Juice 2 Tbsp Water Sea Salt to taste Method To make the sambal, soak the dried chili pieces with boiling water until they are soften. Drain the chillies and make sure to get rid of the seeds. Then combine it with shallots, candlenuts, shrimp paste and blend them, until they become a paste. Heat 3 Tbsp of Peanut oil and cook the samb...
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