Shrimp with Tamarind and Chile Sauce

This adaptation of a Nyonya (Malaysian Chinese) crab dish usually made with ketchup is wonderful served alongside Nasi Goreng with Achar. It’s one of those special dishes that are even more special because they can be made with ingredients you might already have on hand. I often have a bag of individually quick-frozen shrimp in the freezer, and the freezer door is home to a wide variety of easy-to-use flavorings and aromatics: cubes o