Flavourful Cooking

Nº 72 · Fish & Prawns · serves 4

Mild Coconut Prawn Curry

A soft yellow coconut curry with juicy prawns and a fresh squeeze of lime: a holiday in a bowl, ready in no time.

€10–12approx. €2.50–3.00 ppMedium15 min prepLOW 2–3 hrs, then 10–15 min on HIGH · HIGH 1–1½ hrs + 10–15 min
Mild Coconut Prawn Curry

Ingredients serves 4

Tick off what you already have at home.

  • MercadonaLidlPescadería

    Aisle: congelados. Usually frozen as 'gamba pelada cruda'; thaw before using.

  • MercadonaTienda asiáticaLidl

    Aisle: internacional / conservas. Found in the international or tinned aisle; Asian shops carry richer versions.

  • Any supermarketMercado municipal

    Aisle: frutería. Spanish peppers are large and fleshy; markets often sell them cheaper per kilo.

  • Any supermarket

    Aisle: especias. Spanish curry powder is fairly mild; Asian shops sell hotter blends.

  • MercadonaTienda asiáticaMercado municipal

    Aisle: frutería. Usually sold loose with the vegetables; breaking off a piece is fine.

To serve

  • MercadonaLidlTienda asiática

    Aisle: arroz y pasta. Own-brand basmati is fine; big bags are cheaper in Asian shops.

Method

  1. 1

    Soften the onion, garlic and ginger in oil for 3 minutes and stir in the curry powder for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Put the mixture in the slow cooker with the carrot and pepper (optional). Pour over the coconut milk, add salt and stir.

  3. 3

    Cook with the lid on for 2–3 hours on LOW or 1–1½ hours on HIGH, until the vegetables are soft.

  4. 4

    Switch to HIGH and stir in the prawns, patted dry. Lid on, 10–15 minutes, until they're pink and just cooked.

  5. 5

    Stir in the lime juice, taste for salt and serve straight away with rice.

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