{"id":5185,"date":"2020-12-31T09:38:17","date_gmt":"2020-12-30T20:38:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mfb-wordpress-ae-prod.azurewebsites.net\/explore\/uncategorized\/malaysian-curried-prawns-with-turmeric-rice\/"},"modified":"2023-08-07T14:34:36","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T02:34:36","slug":"malaysian-curried-prawns-with-turmeric-rice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/2020\/12\/31\/malaysian-curried-prawns-with-turmeric-rice\/","title":{"rendered":"Malaysian Curried Prawns with Turmeric Rice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Our #1 top rated Fresh Start dish of 2020! We introduced prawns to the Fresh Start menu in 2020 and they’ve been a hit. Not only are they easy to cook and suitable for a wide range of cuisines, they’re naturally low in fat and a great protein option for a healthy meal. We can’t wait to serve up some delicious prawn dishes in 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out the other Top 5 Fresh Start dishes for 2020 here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Malaysian Curried Prawns with Turmeric Rice<\/h2>\n \n <\/div>\n \n
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Servings <\/span>4<\/span><\/div>\n
Cook Time <\/span>35 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
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Ingredients<\/h3>

Rice & Greens<\/h4>
  • 1<\/span> Tbsp<\/span> turmeric<\/span><\/li>
  • 150g<\/span> brown rice<\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> broccoli, finely chopped<\/span><\/li>
  • 2<\/span> baby bok choy, thinly sliced<\/span><\/li>
  • Juice of 1\/2 lemon<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

    Prawns<\/h4>
    • 500g<\/span> frozen prawns, defrosted<\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> Tbsp<\/span> laksa paste<\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> tsp<\/span> makrut lime powder (or lime zest)<\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> tsp<\/span> mild curry powder<\/span><\/li>
    • 165ml<\/span> lite coconut milk<\/span><\/li>
    • 1\u00bd<\/span> tsp<\/span> fish sauce<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

      To serve<\/h4>
      • 1<\/span> Lebanese cucumber, finely diced<\/span><\/li>
      • \u00bd<\/span> bunch coriander, leaves picked<\/span><\/li>
      • Pinch of chilli flakes (optional)<\/span><\/li>
      • \u00bd<\/span> lemon, cut into wedges<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
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        Instructions<\/h3>
        • Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
        • Cook rice & prep greens. Add turmeric and rice to pot of boiling water and cook for 20-25minutes, until just tender. Then add broccoli and cook for a further 3 minutes, until broccoli and rice are tender. Drain well, return to pot and mix through bok choy and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
        • Prep & cook prawns. Heat 2 tsp oil in a fry-pan on high heat. Add prawns and cook, undisturbed, for 2 minutes, until golden. Toss prawns, then add laksa paste and makrut curry powder and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Reduce heat to low, add coconut milk and fish sauce and cook for a further 2-3 minutes, until prawns are cooked and sauce has thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
        • Meanwhile, prep garnishes.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
        • Serve rice and greens with prawns, cucumber, coriander, chilli flakes and lemon wedges on the side.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n
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          Notes<\/h3>
          Energy – 1826kj<\/span>
          <\/div>\nCals – 436kcal<\/span>
          <\/div>\nCarbs – 38.2g<\/span>
          <\/div>\nProtein – 40.2g<\/span>
          <\/div>\nFat – 13.1g<\/span>
          <\/div>\nSaturated fat – 6.2g<\/span>
          <\/div>\nSugars – 9.3g<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n \n
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          <\/g><\/svg><\/span> Calories: <\/span>436<\/span>kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n \n<\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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