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Udang Masak Lemak Nanas (Prawns with Pineapple in Coconut Milk)

A sweet and savory Malaysian dish featuring prawns cooked in a creamy coconut milk sauce with pineapple, adapted to be completely soy-free.

35m4 servings
Contains shellfishContains fishSOY-free
380 cal|25g protein|30g carbs|20g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 450 g Large Prawns, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups Fresh Pineapple, cubed
  • 1 can Coconut Milk
  • 0.5 cup Red Onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Ginger, grated
  • 1 stalk Lemongrass, bruised
  • 0.5 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 0.25 tsp Chili Flakes
  • 1 tbsp Fish Sauce
  • 1 tsp Palm Sugar (Gula Melaka)
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2Add red onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant.
  3. 3Add lemongrass and turmeric powder. Cook for 1 minute.
  4. 4Pour in coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
  5. 5Add cubed pineapple and chili flakes. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. 6Add prawns and cook until pink and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.
  7. 7Stir in fish sauce, palm sugar, and lime juice.
  8. 8Serve hot with rice.

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