coconut and lemon grass spiced prawns
Fire up your wok and get ready for a taste sensation! The coconut and lemongrass gives a fragrant Thai inspired flavor to this our festive dish.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
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yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 kilogram fresh tiger prawns
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin,plus a little extra if needed
- 1 tablespoon stalk of lemon grass,finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh ginger,chopped
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 - red pepper,sliced
- 2-3 - red chilies,chopped
- 1/4 cup (65 ml) desiccated coconut
- 10 - cherry tomatoes
How To Make coconut and lemon grass spiced prawns
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Step 1heat oil in the wok,add the lemon grass,red pepper,ginger,garlic and red chilies,allow to sweat gently to allow the fragrant flavors to develop.
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Step 2dry roast the desiccated coconut in a fry pan until slightly browned and remove.
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Step 3add the prawns and cherry tomatoes to wok and stir fry,add a little olive oil if needed and toss prawns until they turn pink and are cooked through.
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Step 4return the dry roasted desiccated coconut to the wok and stir.
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Step 5serve with a side of basmathi rice.
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