Shrimp in tamarind sauce Recipe

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Shrimp in tamarind sauce

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Ingredients:

1	lbs	Shrimp, fresh
1	tsp	Sesame oil
		Salt, pinch
1	tbsp	Sugar
2	tbsp	Ginger, fresh, minced
2		Shallot, chopped
		Coriander leaves, for garnis
2	tsp	Cornstarch
1/4	cup	Tamarind liquid *
2	tbsp	Fish sauce
1	tbsp	Lemon juice
2		Thai chile, finely chopped
1 1/2	cup	Oil

Procedures:

1	* to make tamarind liquid, pour ?cup boiling water over five or six fresh peeled tamarind pods, and let sit for 30 minutes.
2	Then pour through a strainer into a bowl, pressing as much of the pulp through as possible.
3	Shell the shrimp.
4	Cut them in half lengthwise, toss them in corn- starch and sesame oil and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5	Combine the tamarind liquid, salt, fish sauce, sugar, and lemon juice and set aside.
6	Combine ginger, chili peppers, and shallots, and set aside.
7	Heat the oil in a skillet or wok until hot but not smoking.
8	Add the shrimp and stir quickly to separate them.
9	Remove the shrimp when just pink and drain in a colander.
10	Remove all but two tablespoons of oil from the skillet, heat the remaining oil over high heat and add the ginger/chile combination.
11	Stir until fragrant, then add the tamarind sauce.
12	When boiling hot, add the shrimp and stir over high heat for a minute or so, until the sauce is reduced.
13	Serve garnished with coriander leaves