Curried Rice with Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp in shell
• 1 1/2 cups white rice
• 1/2 white onion
• 2 tbsp. yellow curry powder
• 1 clove garlic
• 3 tbsp. cooking oil
• 3 cups water
• 1 tsp. salt

Instructions

1. 1

   DEVEINING THE SHRIMP

2. 2

   Rinse the shrimp well under cold water.

3. 3

   With a sharp knife, split the shell of each shrimp down the back.

4. 4

   With the tip of your knife, gently remove the black vein from the shrimp and discard.

5. 5

   COOKING

6. 6

   Chop the onion into small 1/4 inch pieces.

7. 7

   Chop the onion finely.

8. 8

   Preheat the cooking oil in a wide pan over medium heat.

9. 9

   Add the onion to your pan and fry for 1 minute.

10. 10

    Add the rice and fry for 1 minute stirring continually.

11. 11

    Add the garlic, shrimp, yellow curry powder, and salt.

12. 12

    Add 3 cups of water.

13. 13

    Cover your pan and reduce the heat to low.

14. 14

    Cook for 20 to 25 minutes until the rice has absorbed all of the cooking liquid.

15. 15

    If the rice isn't fully cooked after absorbing all of the liquid add more water 4 tablespoons at a time until the rice is fully cooked.

16. 16

    Once the rice is fully cooked, allow the dish to rest covered for 5 minutes.

17. 17

    Gently fluff the rice with a fork and serve in the cooking pan.