Coconut Curry Prawns Recipe

Coconut Curry Prawns Recipe

(Nyonya Recipe)

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.