Flavours of Monash

Sambal Udang (Curried Prawns)

Author: Y. On

Ingredients:

• ½ Kg Fresh banana prawns
• 2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 300g Red onions
• 3-4 Fresh red chillies, crushed
• 6 Dried red chillies crushed
• 2 Limes
• 1 tbls Sugar
• 1 tsp Salt, to taste
• Coriander leaves
• Vegetable oil for cooking

Preparation:

• Wash the prawns but leave heads intact and do not remove shells.
• Blend together onions, dried and fresh chillies and mix in the turmeric powder.
• Heat the oil in a deep wok and fry the ground spices for 7-10 minutes until they begin to give off a fragrance.
• Pour in about ½ litre of water and add limejuice, sugar and salt to taste. Allow to boil, then add the prawns.
• Cook rapidly for 1-2 minutes before turning down the heat and simmering for a further 15 minutes.
• To serve, sprinkle on chopped coriander leaves.