Pineapple Prawn Curry (Udang Masak Lemak Nenas)

Bahan-bahan (4 porsi)

• 15 -20 dried chillies (cut, discard seeds and soak in hot boiling water for 20 mins)
• 10 -12 shallots
• 4 pips garlic
• 2 candlenuts
• 2 stalks lemongrass (use the pale part about 4 inches from the base)
• 1 inch turmeric
• ½ inch galangal
• 1 tablespoon Asian shrimp paste (belacan)
• 4¼ cups water
• Half of a ripen pineapple (but not too over ripe, cut into 1.5 inch pieces)
• 1 cup thick coconut milk
• 10 -12 large prawns with shell intact