Shrimp Sambol Recipe

(Koonee Sambola)

Ingredients :

The dried shrimps (koonee) used in this delicious sambol are really minute - no thicker than a piece of twine. They are sold in Japanese shops, neatly packaged in cellophane.

1

3

1 teaspoon

1 tablespoon

1 1/2 teaspoons

1/2 teaspoon

3 tablespoons

1/2 cup

1 1/2 cups

Small onion, finely chopped

Fresh red chilies, finely chopped

Fenugreek seeds

Lemon juice

Salt

Ground turmeric

Dried shrimps

Water

Freshly grated or desiccated coconut

• Put all ingredients except coconut into a saucepan and cook, covered, until onions are soft.

• Add coconut and toss, uncovered, until coconut absorbs all the liquid.

• Taste for seasoning and add extra salt and lemon if necessary.

• Serve with rice and curries.