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Ingredients
- For the tamarind sauce:
- 2 tablespoons tamarind pulp, cut from a slab
- 4 tablespoons hot water, plus more as needed
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped lemongrass
- For the shrimp:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoons crushed garlic
- 1 teaspoon chopped shallot
- 5 to 10 ounces fresh medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- To garnish:
- 2 spring onions, sliced
- A few sprigs cilantro
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 415g | |
| Calories 549 | |
| Calories from Fat 156 | 28% |
| Total Fat 17.55g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 1.81g | 7% |
| Trans Fat 0.35g | |
| Cholesterol 323mg | 108% |
| Sodium 3111mg | 130% |
| Potassium 802mg | 23% |
| Total Carbs 51.97g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.4g | 8% |
| Sugars 44.21g | 29% |
| Protein 46.91g | 75% |
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