Stir-Fry Spicy Watercress In Shrimp Paste (Belachan)

Ingredients :

2 bunches( 11/2 pound) watercress

2 red chili

2 cloves garlic

2 bulb shallot

3 slices ginger

1 small piece shrimp paste ( 1/2-inches), mix with 2 teaspoon water

11/2 tablespoon dried shrimp, washed and soaked in 5 tablespoon water for 15 minutes

21/2 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 teaspoon oyster oil

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon sugar

Method :

Wash and chop watercress into 3-inches length. Set aside.

Lightly blend red chili, garlic, shallot, dried shrimp in a blender, not blend till watery. Pour everything

in a bowl. Transfer the mixture into a bowl and set aside.

Heat up the wok on high heat, pour in the oil, add in the blend mixture and fry for 1 -3 minutes.

Add in the watercress, fry and combine everything in the wok. Pour in the shrimp paste, oyster sauce,

salt, sugar and continue to fry for another 1 - 2 minutes. Add a little bit water if it is too dry.

Dish up and serve.

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