Title: Shrimp in Yellow Sauce
Categories: Thai Seafood
Yield: 4 Servings

2		Fresh red chiles, seeded, chopped
1		Red onion, chopped
1		Thick stalk lemon grass, chopped
1		Inch piece of galangal, chopped (substitute ginger)
1/2	c	Water
1	c	Coconut milk
14		16 raw large shrimp, peeled, deveined
8		Thai basil leaves
2	ts	Lime juice
1	ts	Fish sauce
1		Green onion, including some green top, cut into thin strips
		Fresh coriander

Using a small food processor, mix to a paste chiles, red onion, lemon grass, and galangal. Transfer to a wok and heat, stirring, 2-3 minutes, then stir in water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 3-4 minutes until most of the water has evaporated.

Stir in coconut milk and shrimp and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes until shrimp are just firm and pink. Stir in basil leaves, lime juice, and fish sauce. Sprinkle green onion over shrimp. Serve sprinkled liberally with fresh coriander.

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