SAMBAL OEDANG (SPICED PRAWNS)

Ingredients:
Onions - 2
Garlic cloves - 2
Salt - 1 tsp
Chilli powder - 1 tsp
Lemon juice- 1/2
Lemon peel - 1/2
Sugar - 3 tsp
Ginger - 2" piece
Prawns - 500 gms
Oil - 1 tbsp
Coconut milk - 1 1/2 cup

Method:

• Chop the onions coarsely and blend them together with garlic, salt, chilli powder, lemon juice, lemon peel, sugar and ginger.
• Peel and devein the prawns. Wash under cold running water and pat dry.
• Heat the oil in a heavy pan. Add ground ingredients; fry for 3 minutes, stirring continuously.
• Add the prawns and reduce the flame. continue to stir for a further 3 minutes.
• Add the coconut milk and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Cool and chill before serving.