INGREDIENTS:
(SERVES 6 OR 7)
2 CUPS WATER
1 POUND LADY'S FINGER, TOPS AND BOTTOM TRIMMED
3-4 FRESH HOT CHILLIES, TO TASTE, SLICED
1 TSP DRIED SHRIMP
1/2 TSP BELACAN,
TOASTED
1 TBSP FRESH LIME JUICE
1 MEDIUM ONION, SLICED THIN (1/2 CUP)
1/8 TSP SALT
1/2 TSP SUGAR
2 TBSPS CRISP FRIED SHALLOTS FOR GARNISH
PROCEDURE:
1) BRING THE WATER TO BOIL IN A LARGE PAN, ADD THE
LADY'S FINGER AND
COOK OVER LOW HEAT FOR 3 MINUTES. DRAIN.
2) PROCESS THE CHILLIES, SHRIMP, BELACAN, LIME JUICE,
ONION, SALT AND
SUGAR TO A SMOOTH SAUCE.
3) ARRANGE THE LADY'S FINGER ON A SERVING PLATTER AND
POUR THE SAUCE
OVER IT. GARNISH WITH FRIED SHALLOTS.
SERVE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
