Light Bites Recipes - Tamarind Prawns Recipe

Ingredients

• 500g/1 1/4lb fresh, large prawns (shrimp)

• 45ml/3 tbsp tamarind pulp

• 15ml/1 tbsp dark soy sauce

• 15ml/1 tbsp sugar

• ground black pepper

• fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves and 2-4 fresh green chilies, seeded and quartered lengthways, to garnish

Serves 2-4

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Method:

1. Devein the prawns. Remove the feelers and legs. Rinse well, pat dry and using a sharp knife, make an incision along the curve of the tail.

2. Mix the tamarind pulp with 1 cup warm water. Soak until soft, squeezing it with your fingers to help soften it.

3. Strain into a bowl and add the dark soy sauce, sugar and pepper. Pour over the prawn, cover and marinate for 1 hour.

4. Grill (broil) the prawns for 3 minutes on each side until cooked through, brushing frequently with the marinade as they cook.

5. Serve immediately, garnished with coriander and chilies.