Peel the stink beans carefully by slicing the pods open with a knife, then remove the beans. Discard the shells.
50 g stink beans
In a mortar, pound garlic, shallots, and red chilies. Then, mix in the shrimp paste until you achieve a rough paste.
3 cloves garlic, 40 g shallots, 3 chili peppers, 15 g shrimp paste
Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add the prepared paste and stir-fry until aromatic.
30 ml oil
Add oyster sauce, light soy sauce, palm sugar, and water. Stir well, allowing the flavors to combine.
15 ml oyster sauce, 15 ml light soy sauce, 7.5 ml palm sugar, 90 ml water
Toss in the shrimp and stir-fry until they are just cooked, turning pink, about 1–2 minutes.
6 large shrimp
Add the stink beans and stir to coat them in the paste. Remove from heat and serve hot over steamed rice. Enjoy!