Udang Masak Asam Pedas Sarawak

This dish has a similarity to the Peninsular Malaysia version of cooking Asam Pedas, with a difference that the sourish taste is produced by the Terung Dayak or Terung Asam, minus the fresh herbs such as daun kesum or daun kantan. This is a good example of how Terung Dayak usage has become versatile given its unique and mild sourish flavor.

Ingredient
250gm prawn, or any type of fish
1 Terung Asam (terung dayak or terung iban)
1 Shallot
2 cloves garlic
6 dried chilies or cili boh
2-3 bird eyes chillies
1 stalk lemongrass (pound)

2tbs cooking oil
3 cups of Water
Salt
MSG/sugar

Method
1. Pound or blend shallot, garlic, chillies
2. Sauté the above until fragrant
3. Add water, terung asam and lemongrass.
4. Once terung asam turns translucent, add in prawn. Cooked for another 3 minutes.
5. Season with salt, MSG/sugar