I am always on the lookout for prawn recipes Alix doesn't hate and this is a winner. A little bit like a mild biryani, a touch lighter (untl you add the butter!).
Ingredients
3 tbsp finely chopped coriander
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp garam masala
1½ tsp fine sea salt
½ to 1 fresh green chilli, thinly sliced
4 tbsp sunflower/vegetable oil
450g large prawns, raw
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 cups long-grain rice (preferably basmati)
4 tbsp unsalted butter
Water
Method
Combine 1 tbsp warm water with the coriander, lemon juice, turmeric, garam masala, ½ tsp salt and the green chilli.
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan, add the mix and cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 mins.
Add the prawns and cook with the spices over medium heat until they turn pink and are about half way to cooked through, 2 mins.
Transfer prawns to a bowl, leaving the spices.
Pour 1 cup water into the spice pan and scrape up anything stuck to the bottom.
Turn off heat and reserve.
Heat the remaining 2 tbsp oil in a large pot with a lid.
Add the onion and cook until the edges begin to turn golden brown, 3 to 4 mins.
Add the rice, 2 cups water, 1 tsp salt and the liquid from the spice pan.
Stir and bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to very low and cook for 10-15 mins.
Remove the lid and use a fork to stir in the prawns.
Cover and cook until the prawns and rice are tender, about another 5 mins.
Stir in butter until melted and the rice is coated.
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