Main Ingredients:

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Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

2 bn Clantro -- *
1 lg Garlic head
1/4 c Vegetable oil
1/2 ts Fresh ground pepper
1 lb Large shrimp
1 c Water
3 tb Thai fish sauce (Nam Pla)
2 tb Sugar
Sliced vegetables (garnish)
Freshly cooked rice

(Thai Garlic Shrimp) * Use the roots (if possible) and 1" of the
stems from the 2 bunches of cilantro.

Separate the cloves of the head of garlic. Peel and devein the shrimp
or prawns. Finely mince cilantro and garlic in processor, using
on/off turns, or mash in mortar with pestle until smooth paste forms.
Heat oil in wok or heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add
garlic mixture and pepper and stir until garlic is golden brown. Add
shrimp and stir to coat with oil. Add water, fish sauce and sugar and
bring to boil. Transfer to platter. Garnish with sliced cucumbers,
radishes and tomatoes if desired. Serve immediately with rice.
****From Cooking with Bon Appetit Series: Oriental Favorites****

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