Step 1

Pound or chop all the ground ingredients into as fine a paste as possible, adding water as necessary.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a medium frying pan or wok on medium heat and fry the paste for a couple of minutes until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the water and simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes until slightly reduced.

Step 4

Add the prawns and petai and cook for about 3-5 minutes until the prawns are cooked through, depending on their size.

Step 5

Serve with white rice but also good with french baguette!