Shrimp Sambal

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14 Ingredients

• 3 small dried red chilies such as cayenne or 1 1/2 tsps dried hot red pepper flakes
• a 1-inch piece fresh gingerroot, peeled
• 6 garlic cloves
• 2 candlenuts or 4 macadamia nuts
• 1 1/2 tsps ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp (about 30)
• 1 1/2 medium red onions
• 2 Tbsps corn or safflower oil
• 1 cup well-stirred canned unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 Tbsp packed light brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp salt
• 2 Tbsps fresh lime juice, or to taste
• Accompaniment: steamed rice