Step 1

Devein shrimps and remove the shells, but leave the tails intact.

Step 2

Half each stink bean. Discard the ones with worms inside. Wash and drain.

Step 3

Heat cooking oil on high heat in a frying pan, fry the stink beans until they turn a brighter shade of green, about 1 minute. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Step 4

Fry the spice paste and sugar until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

Add tomatoes and cook for another 1 minute.

Step 6

Pour in the water and coconut milk and bring to a boil. Let boil for 3 minutes.

Step 7

Add sweet soy sauce and salt. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the tomatoes have fully disintegrated and incorporated into the sauce and the liquid has reduced slightly and thickened.

Step 8

Return the fried stink bean along with Thai chilies into the pan and cook for 3 minutes.

Step 9

Add shrimps and quickly toss around for 30 seconds.

Step 10

Turn off heat and serve immediately with steamed white rice.