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.
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
- 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.
- Add the cleaned prawns to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- 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.
- 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