Kakai Lolo (grilled Prawns With Pineapple Salsa)
Kakai Lolo is a traditional Tuvaluan dish featuring succulent grilled prawns topped with a refreshing pineapple salsa. This dish is bursting with tropical flavors and is perfect for a summer barbecue or a special dinner.
Ingredients
- 12 large prawns, deveined and peeled
- 1 ripe pineapple, peeled and diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 bamboo skewers, soaked in water
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the prawns onto the soaked bamboo skewers.
- In a bowl, combine the diced pineapple, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice to make the salsa. Season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the prawns for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are pink and opaque.
- Serve the grilled prawns with the pineapple salsa on top.
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
- 15g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Grill Bamboo skewers Knife Cutting board Bowl
Tools
Tongs Grilling spatula
Serving suggestions
Serve the Kakai Lolo with steamed rice and a side of fresh salad for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, marinate the prawns in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, and paprika for 30 minutes before grilling.
Cost
$20