Basic Lemak Cili Api (for 3-4pax)

-1/3 cup of dried shrimps (if allergy to prawns then replace with ikan bilis)
-10 nos peeled shallot
-10 nos peeled garlic
-10 nos birds eye chili ***add more for spiciness
-1 thumb fresh turmeric, peeled
***Throw everything into a food processor and blend to a fine paste...

Others Ingredients:
1 cup coconut milk, 1L water, 1 fresh turmeric leaf, salt & pepper to taste...
Meats & veggies of your choice...


Method:
Put the pot of water on high and bring to a boil... Lower the heat when it's at boiling stage and add in the blended spices... Stir for about 3-4 minutes and then add in the coconut milk, finely shredded turmeric leaf, any desired ingredients like in this picture I used duck eggs, long beans, tempeh & tofu...

You may use other ingredients such as fish, chicken, seafood, etc just adjust the cooking time according to meats used... Salt & pepper to taste and simmer on low till ingredients are cooked...