Thai Stir-Fried Tamarind Shrimp Recipe

Ingredients (13)

• 16 to 24 shrimp, shells removed, tails can be left on
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin pieces
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 thumb-size piece galangal, or ginger, grated, or cut into matchstick pieces
• 1 generous handful cilantro, coarsely chopped
• 1 generous handful fresh basil, coarsely chopped if leaves are large
• 1 fresh red chile pepper, minced, or dried crushed chile, to taste
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, or other type vegetable oil, for stir-frying
• 1 1/2 tablespoons tamarind paste
• 1/4 cup hot water
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons chili sauce, or 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper