Spicy Prawn With Stink Beans (prawn Sambal Petai)

Spicy Prawn with Stink Beans, also known as Prawn Sambal Petai, is a popular dish in Malay cuisine known for its bold flavors and aromatic ingredients.

Spicy Prawn With Stink Beans (prawn Sambal Petai)

Ingredients

  • 500g prawns, cleaned and deveined
  • 200g stink beans (petai)
  • 5 shallots
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 10 dried red chilies, soaked in hot water
  • 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil

Instructions

  1. Grind the shallots, garlic, and dried red chilies into a paste.
  2. Heat the cooking oil in a pan and sauté the spice paste until fragrant.
  3. Add the prawns and stir-fry until they turn pink.
  4. Add the stink beans, tamarind paste, sugar, and salt. Cook for a few minutes until the prawns are cooked through.
  5. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Cooking & Preparation

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

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
25g
Fat
15g
Carbohydrates
20g

Supplies

Frying pan Knife Cutting board Grinder or mortar and pestle

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Spicy Prawn with Stink Beans with a side of sambal belacan and fresh cucumber slices.

Tips & tricks

Be cautious when handling stink beans as they have a strong odor. Some people may find the smell unpleasant, but the taste is delicious when cooked.

Cost

$15