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Tamarind Roasted Shrimp Asem Udang Bakar

One of the best aspects of Indonesian cooking is the grilled seafood. Natural wood or
charcoal grilling isn’t always feasible in home kitchens of course, so we find ways of
getting around our lack of a grill by using a broiler and still manage to recreate savory
delicacies like these Tamarind Roasted Shrimp. If you do happen to have a grill, put it
to good use with this easy recipe and turn this dish into its authentic form with that
unmistakable smoky essence. Tamarind has an intensely piquant flavor, but unlike lime
or lemon, it has an underlying sweetness to it. Succulent shrimp dressed with thick

tama-rind concentrate, lightly broiled make for a super easy and quick dish. Salty and
tangy, Tamarind Roasted Shrimp give the illusion of feasting on fresh seafood on an
Indonesian beach with the scent of rolling ocean waves crashing nearby.

SERVES 4
PREPARATION TIME: 5 MINUTES + ½ HOUR MARINATING TIME
COOKING TIME: 6 MINUTES
16 large fresh shrimp, shelled, tail left on

5-7 cloves garlic, finely minced