Prawns Steamed In Banana Leaves Recipe

Name: Prawns Steamed In Banana Leaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 inch grated fresh green ginger (2.5cm); 2 small finely chopped red chilies (remove the seeds if you don't want too much heat); 2 -4 finely chopped spring onions; 2 stalks finely chopped lemongrass, white part only; 2 teaspoons soft brown sugar; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander (cilantro); 2 lbs fresh peeled and deveined green shrimp; 8 small banana leaves

Servings: persons

1 inch grated fresh green ginger (2.5cm)
2 small finely chopped red chilies (remove the seeds if you don't want too much heat)
2 -4 finely chopped spring onions
2 stalks finely chopped lemongrass, white part only
2 teaspoons soft brown sugar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)
2 lbs fresh peeled and deveined green shrimp
8 small banana leaves

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["Put the chillies, ginger, spring onion and lemon grass in a food processor and process until the mixture forms a paste (or grind in a mortar and pestle).", "Put the mixture in a bowl and stir in the sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, sesame seeds and coriander.", "Mix well.", "Add the prawns and toss to coat them.", "Cover and refridgerate for about 2 hours.", "Soak the banana leaves in boiling water for 3 minutes to soften them.", "Drain and then pat them dry.", "Cut the banana leaves (or baking paper or foil) into 18cm/7"" squares.", "Divide the prawn mixture into eight.", "Place each portion onto a banana leaf.", "Fold the leaf up to enclose the mixture and then secure with a bamboo skewer.", "Cook the parcels in a steamer over simmering water for 8-10 minutes."]

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 inch grated fresh green ginger (2.5cm), 2 small finely chopped red chilies (remove the seeds if you don't want too much heat), 2 -4 finely chopped spring onions, 2 stalks finely chopped lemongrass, white part only, and more.

Yes, Prawns Steamed In Banana Leaves 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.

Prawns Steamed In Banana Leaves

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