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Coconut-fried rice with tom yum prawns

This beautifully flavoured coconut-fried rice recipe is fantastic topped with tom yum prawns and enjoyed for an aromatic family meal that everyone will love
Coconut-fried rice with tom yum prawnsScott Hawkins/bauersyndication.com.au
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Ingredients

Method

1.Using a colander, rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.
2.In a medium saucepan, combine rice, water and coconut milk. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, for 10-12 minutes until liquid absorbs. Set aside, covered, for 15 minutes, then spread over a baking tray to cool.
3.In a medium bowl, combine prawns with half the tom yum paste and 1 tablespoon coconut oil, mixing well. Heat a wok or large frying pan on high, then stir-fry prawns and paste for 2-3 minutes until cooked through. Transfer to a plate, cover and keep warm.
4.Wipe wok. Heat remaining oil in wok on high. Stir-fry pumpkin for 1 minute, then add shallots and ginger. Stir-fry for a further 1 minute.
5.Add rice to wok with choy sum stems and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes to heat through. Add leaves, fish sauce and sesame oil, stir-frying for 1 minute.
6.Remove from heat, then toss cherry tomatoes through. Serve topped with prawns, coconut and coriander. Accompany with lime wedges.
  • Cook rice a day ahead to allow grains to dry slightly. They’ll hold a better shape and won’t go soggy.
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