King Prawns In Swahili Sauce Recipe

Name: King Prawns In Swahili Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400 g basmati rice, washed; 6 limes, juice of; 3 tablespoons coriander, finely chopped, stalks and leaves separated; 600 ml coconut milk; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 8 large king prawns, peeled and de-veined; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 stalk lemongrass; 2 1/2 cm fresh gingerroot, chopped; 2 large garlic cloves, crushed; 2 shallots, finely chopped; 2 red chilies, chopped; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped

Servings: persons

400 g basmati rice, washed
6 limes, juice of
3 tablespoons coriander, finely chopped, stalks and leaves separated
600 ml coconut milk
salt & freshly ground black pepper
8 large king prawns, peeled and de-veined
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 stalk lemongrass
2 1/2 cm fresh gingerroot, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, crushed
2 shallots, finely chopped
2 red chilies, chopped
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped

1
Place the washed basmati in a heavy-based medium saucepan. Add the juice of 3 limes, the chopped coriander stalks, 400ml coconut milk and salt to taste. Add just enough water to make the liquid in the pan come level with the rice.
2
Bring the rice to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Cover tightly, remove from direct heat and set aside for 15 minutes by which time the liquid will be absorbed and the rice cooked through.
3
Toss the prawns with the remaining lime juice and set aside to marinate briefly.
4
Heat the oil in a heavy-based saucepan. Add the lemon grass, ginger, garlic, shallot, chillies, garam masala and turmeric and fry, stirring often, until the shallot has softened.
5
Add the remaining coconut milk and the plum tomatoes. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
6
Increase the heat and add the king prawns. Cook for a further 2 minutes, turning the prawns to ensure even cooking.
7
Serve the prawns with the coriander rice, garnished with the coriander leaves.

674

kcal

Calories

Fat

136

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 400 g basmati rice, washed, 6 limes, juice of, 3 tablespoons coriander, finely chopped, stalks and leaves separated, 600 ml coconut milk, and more.

Yes, King Prawns In Swahili Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

King Prawns In Swahili Sauce

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