1/2 c. vegetable oil
2 c. onions, chopped
2 tbsp. minced garlic
2 c. whole tomatoes
1 tbsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. cayenne
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. white pepper
1 tbsp. cornstarch
2 lbs. med. shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 bay leaf

Heat vegetable oil and saute the first 4 ingredients just until tender. Add tomatoes, cook 1 minute more. Stir in paprika, cayenne, salt, pepper, water, bay leaf. Simmer for 15 minutes. Add shrimp, continue for an additional 10 minutes. Thicken with cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons cold water. Serve with steamed white rice. Serves 8 to 10.