Shrimp Boil

Good aromatic medium grain white rice needs to go in the rice cooker to accompany this!

2lb fresh shrimp with all their crustacean body parts intact 
2 tbsp Sambal Belachan paste
1 tsp powdered turmeric
1 tsp hot red chili powder

Wash shrimp well. Pat them dry and rub all the above ingredients on them and keep them covered in the fridge not more than 2hrs.

1 tbsp Sambal Belachan paste
I medium red onion chopped
2 Serrano chili whole
2 cloves garlic chopped
1/2 inch piece of fresh ginger chopped
1 sprig curry leaves
3 medium size red skin potatoes quartered 
 
Heat a heavy bottom cylindrical pan. Add the Sambal Belachan paste. This has oil. So you don't need to add any more. then add the curry leaves. Once they start to emit their signature aroma, add the rest of the ingredients and stir fry on medium-high heat. When everything is coated well, add 1.5 cups hot water cover and let the potatoes cook. Once potatoes are just under cooked, add the marinated shrimp. Mix everything well. Cover and cook for good 20 minutes stirring few times in between on medium heat. Serve over steaming hot white rice and be ready to get your hands and face dirty!