How long does Prawn Sambal take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Prawn Sambal serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Prawn Sambal spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Prawn Sambal?

250 grams Prawns, 1 Lemongrass, 1 tbsp Fish Sauce, 2 tsp Tamarind, 1 tsp Soy Sauce, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Prawn Sambal?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Prawn Sambal?

About 327 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Prawn Sambal

Name: Prawn Sambal
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 Onion; 2 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 2 tsp Tamarind; 1 Lemongrass; 1 tbsp Garlic, Minced; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; 1 tbsp Fish Sauce; 1 tbsp Fish Sauce; 1 tsp Soy Sauce; 1 tsp Jaggery; 250 grams Prawns; ½ tsp Salt; For Garnish Coriander Leaves

20 min
medium
Serves 2

Prep 5 min · Cook 15 min

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2 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Prawn sambal: prawns tossed in a fried paste of onion, lemongrass, garlic and tamarind with fish sauce. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 20 minutes, with video.

High proteinLow calorie

Good for: Party

Ingredients

13 items

2 people

Onion1
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Tamarind2 tsp
Lemongrass1
Garlic, Minced1 tbsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Coconut Oil2 tbsp
Fish Sauce2 tbsp
Soy Sauce1 tsp
Jaggery1 tsp
Prawns250 grams
Salt½ tsp
Coriander LeavesFor Garnish

Contains: wheat, soya, fish, shellfish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	327kcal	654kcal
Protein	28g	56g
Carbohydrate	18g	35g
Fat	17g	33g
Fibre	2g	4g
Sugar	7.1g	14g

Cookd masalas for prawns

Method

1
In a mixer jar add all the ingredients for the paste, blend into a smooth paste and set aside. In a pan pour oil, saute the paste and cook for 3-4 minutes on a moderate flame until raw flavour disappears. Add all the sauces and jaggery and cook for another minutes.
OnionKashmiri Red Chilli PowderTamarindLemongrassGarlicGinger Garlic PasteCoconut OilFish SauceFish SauceSoy SauceJaggery
2
Add the prawns and saute for 2-3 minutes on a high flame, Finish the dish with salt and serve hot.
PrawnsSaltCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Prawn Sambal take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Prawn Sambal serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Prawn Sambal vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Prawn Sambal spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Prawn Sambal?: 250 grams Prawns, 1 Lemongrass, 1 tbsp Fish Sauce, 2 tsp Tamarind, 1 tsp Soy Sauce, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Prawn Sambal?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Prawn Sambal?: About 327 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.