How to Make Vietnamese Prawn and Cauliflower Curry with Fenugreek, Coconut and Lime Asian Cooking Recipe Cuisine

Vietnam Prawn and Cauliflower Curry with Fenugreek, Coconut and Lime

This recipe was taken from centuries old cooking techniques and when possible applied modern cooking methods and/or ingredients.  It uses Asian cooking styles, Asian Spices, Asian Sauces and Asian Ingredients.  The style of cooking may have a slight alteration while still maintaining the dish's overall purpose.  In this blog we touch on recipes that may be predominant for the Chinese Cuisines.  We will also share recipes based upon country, or regions such as: Burma, Cambodia, Indian, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet and Vietnam.  Some cuisines are considered South Asian, South East Asian, Central Asian and/or Middle Eastern and may not be strictly connected to a specific country or culture.

Recipe makes for 4 Servings

1 lb raw tiger prawns, shelled and cleaned

juice of 1 lime

1 tbsp sesame or vegetable oil

1 red onion, roughly chopped

2 Thai chilies, seeded and chopped

1 cauliflower, broken into florets

1 tsp sugar

2 star anise, dry-fried and ground

2 tsp fenugreek, dry-fried and ground

2 cups coconut milk

1 bunch fresh cilantro, stalks removed and leaves chopped to garnish

salt and ground black pepper

Directions:

In a bowl, toss the prawns in the lime juice and set aside. Heat a wok or heavy pan and add the oil. Stir in the onion, garlic and chilies. As they brown, add the cauliflower. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.

Toss in the sugar and spices. Add the coconut milk, stirring to make sure it is thoroughly combined. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced and thickened a little. 


Add the prawns and lime juice and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the prawns turn opaque. Season to taste, and sprinkle with cilantro.

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For the adventurous palate, a great side dish that compliments this recipe is Jaew Bong.  Discover more about Jaew Bong, check out www.jaewbong.com.

Enjoy..

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