Make Prawn Curry in Coconut Milk

An easy to prepare dish that takes only 15-20 minutes to prepare. Originally a Thai delicacy, but now prepared and enjoyed all over the world. This article will show you how to make a prawn curry in coconut milk. Recipe serves 4-5 people.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg prawns (cleaned and deveined)
  • 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. ( or butter)
  • 1 medium onion (sliced finely)
  • 400 ml of coconut milk.
  • Fresh coriander to garnish.
  • Salt to taste.
  • 3 medium sized tomatoes ( finely chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon ground garlic.
  • 1 tablespoon of ground cumin.
  • 2 teaspoons of ground coriander.
  • 1 teaspoon of ground chili.
  • 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric.

Steps

  1. Heat oil in a cooking pan.
  2. Add chopped onions and salt.
  3. Fry until onions turn into a light brown color.
  4. Add crushed garlic and rest of spices.
  5. Add diced tomatoes.
  6. Stir until the tomatoes form a thick spicy paste.
  7. Lower heat if necessary.
  8. Pour coconut milk into thick tomato paste.
  9. Allow to boil for at least 1-2 minutes.
  10. Add the cleaned prawns into coconut milk mixture.
  11. Allow to cook for 10-15 minutes until prawns are fully cooked.
  12. Remove cooking pan from the stove.
  13. Allow to settle for 1-2 minutes.
  14. Garnish with fresh coriander.
  15. Serve with rice or bread.

Tips

  • Fresh or frozen prawns can be used.
  • Tomato puree can be substituted for fresh tomatoes.
  • Adjust the water content if more gravy is required
  • Add more chili if a more spicy dish is desired.
  • Lemongrass is also an ingredient you may choose to add.
  • When cooking with tomatoes, a teaspoon of sugar will add depth to the flavor.

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