Mustard-Seed Chilli Prawns
- 20 large uncooked prawns (, 1kg)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 2 red Thai chile, seeded,chopped finely
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander
- Shell and devein prawns, leaving tails intact.
- Cut along back of prawn, taking care not to cut all the way through; flatten prawn slightly.
- Rub turmeric and chilli into prawns in medium bowl.
- Heat oil in large frying pan; cook mustard seeds and garlic, stirring, until seeds start to pop.
- Add prawn mixture; cook, stirring, until prawns just change colour.
- Mix in coriander.
- Tip: If you like hot dishes, don't seed the chillies before chopping, as removing the seeds and membranes lessens the heat level.
- serving suggestion: Serve mustard-seed chilli prawns with saffron rice.
- Garnish with spring onion curls.
prawns, ground turmeric, red thai chile, vegetable oil, black mustard seeds, garlic, fresh coriander
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mustard-seed-chilli-prawns-17531 (may not work)