This is an easy recipe that combines prawns,coconut and a delicious tamarind glaze, neatly presented in a half shellcoconut.
Serves 4
You will need:
2 coconuts
12 to 15 prawns
salt, to taste
1⁄2 cup tamarind paste
1⁄2 cup coconut milk
- With the help of a hammer, break coconuts in half. (You can also ask for them to be cut when you buy them.)
- Peel prawns and clean them. Leave the little tail for presentation.
- Boil water and add salt.
- Cook the prawns in boiling water for 3–4 minutes.
- Chill in cold water.
- Place the tamarind paste and coconut milk in a pan and bring to a boil.
- Mix in the prawns and glaze them. Serve in a fresh coconut bowl.