Thailand Pork And Shrimp Dip - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 Tbsp. chopped coriander
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tsp. white pepper
3/4 c. thin coconut milk
8 oz. lean ground pork
8 oz. shrimp, shelled, deveined and chopped
1/3 c. chopped shallots
2 Tbsp. tamarind water
4 Tbsp. fish sauce
1/2 c. light brown sugar
1/2 c. finely chopped peanuts
1/3 c. thick coconut milk
1 to 2 Tbsp. paprika (for color)

Preparation

Combine coriander, garlic and white pepper.
Pound or process to a smooth paste.
To aid in processing, you may add a little coconut milk.
Heat thin coconut milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it is just simmering.
Stir in coriander paste, pork, shrimp and shallots.
Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook, stirring, uncovered, for about 5 minutes or until pork is cooked.
Stir in tamarind water, fish sauce, brown sugar and peanuts.
Cook until sugar dissolves.
Remove from heat.