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Hot and Sour Shrimp
Photo: Dana DeVolk

Hot and Sour Shrimp

13 ingredients 5 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

294
Calories
26g
Protein
15g
Fat
16g
Carbs

Counts 10 of 12 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Shrimp 100g cooked 99
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Turmeric 1 tsp ground (3g) 9
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Seed not in our table 0
Tamarind not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound. shrimps, cleaned and de-veined
  • 2 onions
  • Blend together to a smooth paste
  • 1 small piece ginger
  • 10 flakes garlic
  • 3-4 black peppercorns
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 6 red chillies
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 cup thick tamarind
  • juice or 2 tablespoon vinegar
  • Salt to taste
  • Cooking oil

Directions

1

Slice with a sharp knife and fry the onions in a pan until done. Add the ground masala and fry till the oil begins to separate.

2

Now add the shrimps and salt and some water and simmer for a while. Bring to a boil.

3

Add more vinegar if required and boil till done.

4

Category:Trinidadian Recipes

5

Category:Trinidadian Meat Dishes

Recipe sourced from fandom

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