Prawns Steamed In Banana Leaves

• 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

1. 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).
2. Put the mixture in a bowl and stir in the sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, sesame seeds and coriander.
3. Mix well.
4. Add the prawns and toss to coat them.
5. Cover and refridgerate for about 2 hours.
6. Soak the banana leaves in boiling water for 3 minutes to soften them.
7. Drain and then pat them dry.
8. Cut the banana leaves (or baking paper or foil) into 18cm/7" squares.
9. Divide the prawn mixture into eight.
10. Place each portion onto a banana leaf.
11. Fold the leaf up to enclose the mixture and then secure with a bamboo skewer.
12. Cook the parcels in a steamer over simmering water for 8-10 minutes.

green ginger, red chilies, only, brown sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, sesame seeds, fresh coriander, shrimp, banana

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/prawns-steamed-in-banana-leaves-110327 (may not work)