Got a block of shrimp paste from a colleague she said tasted really good so gonna have this malay delicacy. Easy prep up, coz im lazy i just slice my garlic, u can minced them as well. As for the paste u just need little thin slice coz its very salty. Just keep them in fridge as can be left for a few yrs time.

Add Oil. Some prefer using lots of oil i just add them abit more if needed. High Med heat, throw in garlic for 30 secs then add shrimp paste and saute until paste form into a liquid state. (will soak up oil so add require amount if needed)

Now can add in the dried shrimp (drained after soaking in water) and hot pepper and stir for a minute. (Can add in more oil if its too dry like this picture) Dont be too greedy with the paste since its gonna be salty.

Throw in the veg and stir/toss/mix until slightly soften. i uses chopstick and spatula mixing.

When veg shrinks up abit add a tsp of fish sauce. Mix well.

Taste it. if bland add a little more fish sauce or salt.

The veggy colour should be like this. If having problems with timing you can alway switch off the heat as it reaches this colour n add the required seasoning needed.

Done! Quick Meal!