Put coriander seeds & peppercorns into small, cast-iron frying pan& set over med heat. Stir in spices until they emit a roasted aroma & turn 1/2 a shade darker. Empty into spice grinder and grind as finely as possible. Put in bowl.
Add remaining ingredients for the sauce and mix well with a small whisk. Just before eating, put oil in lg. non-stick saute pan and set over med-high heat. When very hot, put in mustard seeds. As soon as seeds begin to pop, pu in shallots.
Stri and fry for 30 sec. Add garlic and ginger & cont. to stir & fry 30 sec. or until shallots have browned a bit. Add shrimp & stir a few times. Add chayote. Stir & cook 1 min. Sprinkle lightly w/salt, pepper, & cayenne. Stir to mix.
Add coconut milk mixture & reduce heat to med-low. Stir & allow shrimp & chayote to cook through gently. As soon as shrimp are opaque, stir in basil and serve.
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12/28/2006
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