Curried Shrimp and Tomato

4 to 6 servings

Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in the pot. Add 1 diced onion, 1 minced clove garlic and 1/2 -inch piece of peeled and minced ginger root; cook until soft. Add 3 tablespoons mild curry powder and cook until fragrant. Add 1 cup coconut milk, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce or soy sauce . Cook for 10 minutes, then add 1 or 2 quartered vine-ripened tomatoes and 1/2 pound frozen peeled and deveined uncooked shrimp. Cook for 5 minutes.