Spicy Dried Prawns (Hae Bee Hiam)

½ g dried chillies 

¼ cup dried prawns
1 big shallot 

1 clove garlic
⅓ cup vegetable oil
2 tbsp sugar
salt to taste

Wash and soak dried chillies  in hot water until soft.  Drain and squeeze dry. Wash and soak dried prawns  until soft.  Drain and set aside the water. Peel shallot and garlic. Blend all four ingredients in a mixer until mixture is fine.

Heat oil in a wok.  Add mixture and fry until aromatic, approximately 15 minutes.  Stir mixture constantly. Add sugar and mix well. Taste and add salt to taste.