Myanmar Prawn Curry

Serves 4

• 1inch ginger, pounded
• 6 cloves garlic, pounded
• 1 medium onion, sliced and pounded
• 3 tomatoes, pureed
• 1T oil or more if necessary
• ½ t turmeric
• 1t chili powder (or more to taste)
• 12-16 large prawns
• salt or fish sauce to taste

Method:
Prepare the curry gravy by pounding the ginger, garlic and onions in a mortar and pestle. This can also be done in a food processor.

Heat the oil and add the turmeric and chili powder. Add the ginger, garlic and onions and sweat. Add the tomatoes, sauté a couple minutes. 1 T of tomato puree can be substituted for the fresh tomatoes.

Add the prawns and sauté briefly. Add salt or fish sauce to taste.