dinner · dairy-free
Shrimp-paste rice with seared prawns and lime
Seared prawns over brown rice warmed with a shallot and shrimp paste base, served with cucumber and lime.
- Time
- 30min
- Steps
- 4
Ingredients
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Contains crustacean shellfish.
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Method
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1
Pat the prawns dry and sear them in half the neutral oil until opaque all the way through. Move them to a clean plate.
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2
Mince the shallot and soften it in the remaining oil. Stir the Thai shrimp paste into the water, add it to the skillet and cook briefly until fragrant.
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3
Add the cooked brown rice and stir until steaming hot throughout.
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4
Divide the rice and prawns among bowls and serve with sliced cucumber and lime wedges.
