Fresh Corn and Prawn Chowder
- 1 large onion
- 2 red chilies
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 3 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 600 ml chicken stock
- salt and pepper
- 200 g peeled prawns
- fresh coriander
- 3 ripe but firm tomatoes
- 1 lime
- Peel, halve and finely chop the onions.
- Deseed and chop the chillies.
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan, then fry the onions, chillies and red pepper over medium heat for about five minutes.
- Meanwhile, strip the leaves and silk from the corn and use a sharp, heavy knife to chop the stalk ends flat.
- Stand the cob on one end, and slice downwards, cutting off the kernels.
- Add those to the onion mixture and cook for another 10 minutes.
- Heat the stock to boiling and add to the pan.
- Bring it back to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until the corn is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the prawns and heat through.
- If using raw prawns, heat until they turn pink.
- Coarsely chop the coriander and tomatoes and add to the pan.
- Adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and lime juice.
- Serve immediately.
onion, red chilies, vegetable oil, red pepper, corn, chicken, salt, prawns, fresh coriander, tomatoes, lime
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/fresh-corn-and-prawn-chowder-43668 (may not work)