Bora with Shrimp
This sensational fusion dish brings together succulent black fine shrimp, aromatic spices, and a medley of fresh ingredients, including bora and potatoes. Each flavorful bite is a symphony of taste, where the heat of wiri pepper paste dances with the richness of garlic, creating a harmonious blend of textures and aromas.
Ingredients
- 1 lb black fine shrimp
- 1 onion diced
- 2 tbsp garlic and wiri pepper paste about 8-10 cloves of garlic and 3-5 wiri peppers
- 2 tomatoes diced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 medium peeled potatoes diced
- ½ tbsp garlic powder
- ½ tbsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 sazon packet
- 2 lbs bora or Chinese long beans
- 6 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- Heat 2 tbsp oil in a medium-sized pot.
- Add 1 tbsp of garlic and pepper paste, stirring for about a minute, then add in the black fine shrimp.
- Season the shrimp with salt and black pepper.
- Cook the shrimp for about 5-6 minutes, then remove them into a separate container.
- In the same pot, add the remaining oil and let it heat up.
- Add diced onions, potatoes, tomatoes, 1 tbsp garlic and pepper paste, and 1 tbsp tomato paste to the pot.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for about 10 minutes, then add in the bora.
- After an additional 10 minutes, add in the cooked shrimp.
- Mix everything together and cook on medium-high heat for 30-40 minutes until the water has evaporated, and the bora is loose and not clumped. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
Notes
Pair this flavorful dish with fresh roti or rice.