Myanmar - Tomato Shrimp Paste Dip

Tomato Shrimp Paste Dip

Ingredients

-       1/2 cup chopped onion

-       2 teaspoons minced garlic

-       3/4 cup chopped tomatoes

-       2 teaspoons or less shrimp paste

-       1/3 cup oil

-       1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder

-       Large pinch turmeric

-       4 green chilies

-       Salt to taste

-       1 small bunch coriander leaves

Directions

-       Chop onion and garlic finely.

-       Skin and chop tomatoes.

-       Soak shrimp paste in 1/2 cup water.

-       Heat oil, put in onion, garlic, and chili with turmeric, and fry till fragrant.

-       Add chopped tomato, stir, cover, and simmer till well cooked together.

-       Add shrimp paste liquid and whole green chilies.

-       Continue cooking till water is absorbed and oil appears.

-       Add salt if needed.

-       Chop coriander leaves and sprinkle on top after dishing up.