Aromatic Black Tiger Shrimp

Ingredients

•  lb. black tiger Shrimp

  shelled and de-veined (can substitute thinly sliced Chicken breast)
  1 unit
• minced lemongrass
  1/2 cup
• minced cilantro stems (the product of one large bunch)
  1/2 cup
• chopped galangal
  1 tsp
• coriander seeds
  1 tsp
• medium-sized garlic cloves
  8 unit
• kaffir lime leaves

  de-veined
  1 tbsp
• tamarind pulp
  1 tbsp
• ripe cubanelle pepper

  cut into 1 inch diagonal slices (red bell peppers are an adequate substitute)
  1 unit
• asparagus cut into 1 1/2 inch lengths
  6 oz
• savoy cabbage cut into 1 inch diagonal slices
  6 oz
• vegetable oil of choice
  3 tbsp
• salt
  1 tsp
• Sugar
  1 tbsp
• water
  3/4 cup
• chicken stock
  1 cup