Thai pepper garlic prawns recipe

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   Cut about 3-4 cm (1 1/4-1 1/2 in) from the root end of the coriander.

2. 2

   Rinse the roots, then finely chop and put into a mortar.

3. 3

   Roughly chop the coriander leaves and set aside.

4. 4

   Add the garlic and peppercorns to the coriander roots and, using a pestle, pound to a paste.

5. 5

   Tip the paste into a bowl.

6. 6

   Stir in the brown sugar and fish sauce.

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   Add the prawns and toss to coat with the paste.

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   Set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes or cover and refrigerate for 3-6 hours.

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   Remove the prawns from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking.

10. 10

    Heat the barbecue hotplate to high.

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    Drizzle the vegetable oil over the hotplate to grease.

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    Add the prawns and cook for 2 minutes each side, until pink, curled up and aromatic.

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    Serve with the reserved chopped coriander leaves sprinkled over and the lime wedges on the side.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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