Question

What is a recipe with ginger leaves?

Answer 1

One popular recipe that incorporates ginger leaves is a traditional Indonesian dish called "Sambal Goreng Udang" or Spicy Stir-Fried Shrimp with Ginger Leaves. Here is a simple recipe for you to try:

Ingredients:
- 500g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 red chilies, sliced (adjust according to your spice preference)
- 2 teaspoons shrimp paste (optional)
- 2 teaspoons palm sugar or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon tamarind paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup coconut milk
- Handful of ginger leaves, roughly chopped

Instructions:
1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and red chilies, then sauté until fragrant.
2. If using shrimp paste, add it to the pan and cook for a minute until it releases its fragrance.
3. Add shrimp to the pan and stir-fry until they turn pink and start to curl.
4. In a small bowl, mix together palm sugar, tamarind paste, and salt. Add this mixture to the pan and continue stirring.
5. Pour in the coconut milk and bring it to a simmer. Allow the sauce to thicken slightly for about 3-4 minutes.
6. Finally, add the ginger leaves to the pan and stir into the sauce. Cook for an additional minute until leaves have wilted.
7. Remove from heat and serve the Sambal Goreng Udang hot with steamed rice or as a side dish.

Enjoy your spicy stir-fried shrimp with ginger leaves!