Acehnese Spicy Grilled Prawns

Acehnese Spicy Grilled Prawns is a delicious and flavorful dish from the Acehnese cuisine that is perfect for seafood lovers. The prawns are marinated in a spicy blend of herbs and grilled to perfection, creating a mouthwatering dish that is sure to impress.

Acehnese Spicy Grilled Prawns

Ingredients

  • 1 kg large prawns, deveined and cleaned
  • 3 tbsp red chili paste
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the red chili paste, minced garlic, turmeric powder, ground coriander, ground cumin, soy sauce, vegetable oil, and salt to create the marinade.
  2. Add the cleaned prawns to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  4. Thread the marinated prawns onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and have nice grill marks.
  5. Remove from the grill and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Grilling

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
5g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Grill Skewers Bowl

Tools

Tongs Knife

Serving suggestions

Serve the Acehnese Spicy Grilled Prawns with steamed rice and a side of sambal for an authentic Acehnese meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra heat, add more red chili paste to the marinade. Be careful not to overcook the prawns on the grill to keep them juicy and tender.

Cost

$20