Coconut Curry Prawns Recipe(Nyonya Recipe) |
Ingredients: Serves 4 |
8 nos. king prawns 30g paku leaves 4 nos. tomato (wedged) 2 blades kaffir lime leaf 2 star anises 200ml thick coconut milk 2 tablespoons chili paste/cili boh 500ml ikan bilis (dried anchovies) stock Spices to be pounded together: 60g shallots 1 stem lemon grass (use only the bottom white tender part) ½ stalk ginger bud 2cm fresh turmeric 3 garlic cloves Seasoning: 1 tablespoon fish curry powder 1½ tablespoon turmeric powder 1 tablespoon fish sauce salt to taste sugar to taste |
Method: Heat up 4 tablespoons oil to sauté star anises and chili paste. Add in pounded spices and kaffir lime leaves, stir-fry until fragrant or slightly dry. Pour in ikan bilis stock and seasoning. Bring to a boil, add in prawns, tomatoes and coconut milk. Bring back to the boil, then reduce to medium heat, cook for 5-8 minutes until the soup is slightly thicken. Add in paku leaves and cook until soft. Remove from heat. Serve hot with steamed white jasmine rice. |
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