Janet's Journal

Living so close to the beach, I am lucky enough to be able to buy prawns straight off the boats.  Just before curfew was imposed again, I bought kilo of jumbo prawns for Rs1,400 (approx. £5.70).  Enough for eight portions.

This is so quick and easy to make. Just 5 minutes preparation 15 minutes cooking time.

You need a clay cooking pot or heavy based pan with lid

Ingredients – serves 2

Whole shell on Jumbo or king prawns
1 table spoon chilli powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic smashed
½ red onion sliced
milk from 1/4 coconut (approx. 200ml)

Method

Wash prawns and place in cooking pot.

Add the chilli, salt & pepper and coat prawns.  You can add more or less spice according to your taste.

Add cloves and onion with a little water.

Cover with lid and bring to the boil, stir gently and turn the heat down to just above a simmer.

Cook for about 10 minutes until the shells are a good pink colour.

Add the coconut milk and taste for seasoning.
Cook gently for another 5 minutes.

Enjoy!