Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Tiger Mike's Fried Kangkung In Belacan

300g kangkung (wash and cut the roots)
30g dried prawns (soak in hot water, drain and pound)

POUND THE FOLLOWING INGREDIENTS FINELY

1.5 cm cube toasted belacan
5 cili padi
3 shallots (slice)
1 clove garlic (chop)


3 tsps cooking oil
salt, pepper and soya or nam pla sauce to taste
Coriander leaves for garnish.

METHOD
Prepare the Ingredients:
1. Soak the dried prawns in hot water and drain.
2. Wash the kangkung under running water. Pick the leaves and cut the stems separately.
3. Pound the cilis, shallots, garlic and belacan together. Pound the pawns.
4. Fry the kangkung. Heat oil in a wok. Fry the pounded cili-mix with 2 tbsp of water till there is a fragrant aroma.
5. Add the dried prawns and fry for a few mins. Add the kangkung stems, then the leaves.
6. Add 3-4 tbsp water, cover the wok for a while. Cook until the veg are tender but not overcooked.
7. Season with salt or nam pla, pepper to taste.
8. Dish on to a plate and garnish.

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