Green Prawn Curry Recipe

Preparation time: 35 minutes
Total cooking time: 25 minutes
Recipe serves 4

Ingredients

500g medium raw prawns

1 ½ cups coconut milk

1 cup water

1-3 tablespoons green curry paste

6 kaffir lime leaves

100g green snake beans, cut into short pieces, optional

2 tablespoons fish sauce

2 tablespoons lime juice

2 teaspoons grated lime rind

2 teaspoons soft brown sugar

1 cup fresh coriander leaves

Method

1. Peel the prawns, leaving the tails intact. Cut down the backs and devein. Set aside.

2. Heat the coconut milk and water in a wok or pan for 5 minutes over medium heat. Add the curry paste, kaffir lime leaves and beans to the wok. Bring to the boil; simmer 10 minutes. 

3. Add the prawns to wok; simmer for 5-6 minutes or until prawns are pink. Add the fish sauce, lime juice and rind and brown sugar.Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings if necessary. Serve sprinkled with coriander leaves. Serve with steamed rice.

Hint

Do not overcook the prawns or they will be rubbery. Prepare everything before you start cooking.