Kari Kubis Udang (Malaysian Shrimp & Cabbage Curry)

Malaysian Dinner Recipes

12 oz Chinese/white cabbage 1 lb med. shrimp, in shells 6 shallots 1 clove garlic 2 Tbsp veg. or peanut oil 1/2 tsp turmeric 2 tsp grated fresh ginger 2 tsp finely chopped lemon grass 3/4 c thin coconut milk 3/4 c thick coconut milk salt

Rinse cabbage, chop coarsely. Peel shrimp. Peel, chop shallots, garlic. Sauté shallots, garlic 3 min. Add turmeric, ginger, lemon grass, sauté 3 min, stirring constantly. Add thin co. milk, 1/2 thick co. milk, boil. Add cabbage, shrimp, simmer 6 min. Add remaining thick co. milk, season with salt, serve. For garnish, add finely shredded red & green chili or quartered hard cooked egg.

Submitted by Gretchen Grant
Contributed on: Tuesday May 11th, 2004 and modified on Friday November 11th, 2005