Spicy prawns with coconut recipe

Spicy Prawns with Coconut recipe

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This recipe for Spicy Prawns with Coconut is a delightful fusion of flavors that will transport your taste buds to the tropics. Succulent prawns are cooked in a fragrant blend of spices, including chili powder and turmeric, which adds a fiery kick to the dish. The addition of creamy coconut milk balances out the heat, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. This recipe is quick and easy to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Keywords: spicy prawns, coconut, fusion flavors, tropical, quick and easy.

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Ingredients

650 g	green king prawns, peeled and deveined
3 small	red chillies, chopped
3	shallots, chopped
2 tsp	chopped lemon grass
3 clove(s)	garlic, chopped
1	thin sliver of dried shrimp paste
1 tsp	galangal, chopped
1 tsp	ground turmeric
1 tsp	ground coriander
1 tbsp	groundnut oil
250 ml	water
2 leaves	fresh kaffir lime
1 tsp	brown sugar
2	tomatoes, skinned and chopped
250 ml	coconut milk
	fresh lemon juice
	salt
	spring onions, sliced to garnish
	flaked coconut to garnish

Instructions

In a mortar with pestle pound together chillies, shallots, lemon grass, garlic, shrimp paste, galangal, turmeric and coriander to a paste.

Add oil in a heated wok or heavy based pan. Add spice paste and stir-fry for 2 minutes.

Pour in water and add kaffir lime leaves, sugar and tomatoes. Simmer for about 10 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated.

Add coconut milk and prawns and cook gently for about 4 minutes until the prawns are just cooked through.

Season with lemon juice and salt to taste.

Garnish with spring onions and coconut flakes and serve immediately with rice.


Preparation time:
ca. 20 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a