Bora with Shrimp

3.50 from 2 votes

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.

Prep Time20

Total Time1 20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Guyanese

Keyword: bora, potatoes, shrimp

Servings:

Calories: 495kcal

Cost: $10

Equipment

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

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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.

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