Name: Chilli prawns with mustard seeds and garlic
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 kilogram uncooked large king prawns; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 fresh small red thai chillies, chopped finely; 2 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 teaspoon black mustard seeds; 2 clove garlic, crushed; 2 green onions, sliced thinly; 2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh coriander

Chilli prawns with mustard seeds and garlic

These are not your average chilli prawns. We've added plenty of garlic and some black mustard seeds which add a delightful piquancy and spice. If you want to really crank up the heat, don't de-seed the chilli.

Ingredients

1 kilogram uncooked large king prawns

1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric

2 fresh small red thai chillies, chopped finely

2 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 teaspoon black mustard seeds

2 clove garlic, crushed

2 green onions, sliced thinly

2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh coriander

Method

1.Shell and devein prawns, leaving tails intact. Cut along back of prawn, taking care not to cut all the way through; flatten prawn slightly.

2.Rub turmeric and chilli into prawns in medium bowl.

3.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. Stir in onion and coriander.

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