In a blender, blend dried chilli, shallots and garlic until smooth. Add enough vegetable oil to help you achieve a smooth consistency.
In a pan on medium heat, fry rempah until fragrant. Transfer paste into a pot.
In a pan on medium heat, fry rempah until fragrant. Transfer paste into a pot.
In a jug, mix tamarind paste with 1 L water and mix well. Pour tamarind mixture into the pot with the spice paste and let it boil.
Season to taste with 3 tbsp salt and 4 tbsp sugar. Simmer on medium-low heat for 15 minutes or until it is reduced to a thick paste. Set aside.
In a bowl, add tiger prawns and turmeric powder. Toss well.
| You may use any type of prawns for this recipe
In a pan on medium-high heat, heat up 2 tbsp vegetable oil and fry prawns for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until prawns are fully cooked.
Add all of the sambal paste into the pan.
Mix well and let it cook for 2 minutes.
Garnish with chopped spring onion and serve.