Shrimp Sticks

Yield:  8 servings

Preparation time is 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound peeled, raw shrimp (500 grams)
• 1 stem smashed lemon grass
• 1 tablespoon opal (Asian) basil (15 millilitres)
• 1 small green chilli, seeds removed and chopped fine
• sesame oil
• 8 long bamboo skewers, soaked

Directions

1. Preheat the grill to hot
2. Puree the raw shrimps in a food processor. Smash the lemongrass in a mortar and then add it to the shrimp puree. Add the basil and the chilli. Mix well.
3. Using your hands, shape the shrimp mixture round the bamboo skewers and pat it on well. Brush them lightly with sesame oil and put them on a hot grill. Turn once the side changes to pink. Cook through, about 4 minutes per skewer.