Ingredients

  • 12 ounces raw tiger shrimp (fresh or defrosted)
  • 1 pinch chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seed
  • 3 cloves
  • 5 black peppercorns
  • 1 in piece cinnamon stick
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/2 in piece root ginger, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 tomatoes, skinned and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
  • salt and black pepper
  • cilantro leaf, to garnish

Method

  • Place the chili powder, fennel seeds, cloves, peppercorns and cinnamon stick into a shallow pan.
  • Dry-fry for 1-2 mins to release the flavour. Cool then crush the spices to a powder in a plastic bag using a rolling pin.
  • Heat the oil in a shallow pan; cook the garlic, ginger and onion for 2-3 minutes Add the spices. Cook for a further 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomatoes and water. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add the vinegar, sugar, shrimp and seasoning. Cover and cook for about 5 mins or until shrimp are pink in colour.
  • Garnish with cilantro leaves and eat hot with your fingers.