Recipe: Ginger Prawns with Peanut Dip
🕒 Total Time: 42 minutes
🥘 Category: Lunch/Snacks
🔍 Keywords: Asian, Indian, < 60 Mins, Stove Top
🍽️ Servings: 16 prawns
Description: From the magazine ‘Young Times’, this dish offers a tantalizing fusion of flavors with the zing of ginger, the nuttiness of peanuts, and the creamy richness of coconut milk.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 16 | Prawns |
| 1 | Lemon |
| 2 | Ginger Paste |
| 1 | Roasted Peanuts |
| 1 | Onion |
| 3 | Green Chilies |
| 1 | Cumin Seeds |
| 1 | Mustard Seeds |
| 1 | Red Chilies |
| 2 | Tamarind Paste |
| 1/4 | Salt |
| 2 | Coconut Milk |
Instructions:
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Prepare Prawns:
- De-vein prawns and remove shells while keeping the tails intact.
- Marinate prawns with a mixture of salt, lemon juice, ginger paste, and green chili paste. Allow it to rest for 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a shallow frying pan and cook the marinated prawns for 2 minutes. Be cautious not to overcook, as it may result in toughness. Set aside.
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Make Peanut Dip:
- Dry roast cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and whole chilies.
- Grind the roasted spices into a fine paste using half a cup of water.
- Peel, wash, and finely chop onions and garlic.
- Heat oil in a pan, add ginger and onions, and sauté until onions soften and change color slightly.
- Add peanut paste and cook for a minute on medium flame.
- Dissolve tamarind paste in water and add it to the mixture. Cook for a few more minutes.
- Season with salt and mix well.
- Stir in coconut milk and simmer for 5 minutes.
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Serve:
- Plate the sautéed prawns alongside the peanut dip.
- Enjoy the vibrant flavors of this ginger prawns dish with the creamy peanut dip.
This recipe is a delightful choice for a quick lunch or a savory snack, providing a burst of Asian and Indian-inspired flavors in under an hour. Whether served as an appetizer or a main course, it’s sure to impress your taste buds with its unique combination of ingredients and aromatic spices.
