Spicy Prawn Fried Rice

This incredible prawn fried rice dish has all the elements you want: warming spices and cooling fresh herbs. It's a high protein dinner that packs a punch.

Serves 3

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Ingredients

• 200g basmati rice (uncooked weight)

• 1 tbsp coconut oil

• 1 tbsp crushed garlic

• 2 tbsp grated ginger

• 300g prawns (raw weight)

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp chili flakes

• A pinch of cinnamon

• A handful of fresh coriander

• A handful of fresh mint

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Method

1. Cook the rice following the instructions on the packaging, taking care not to overcook it. Strain and put on a large plate or tray, to cool (you can prepare earlier).

2. In the meantime, heat the coconut oil in a large pan, gently fry the ginger and garlic. Add the prawns and season with cumin, cinnamon, chili flakes, and freshly ground pepper. Briefly fry, for about 2 minutes, string every now and. Season with salt, to taste.

3. Remove the prawns from the pan, but add in the rice and fry for 3 to 4 minutes until it heats up and starts to brown. Re-add the prawns and mix well.

4. Divide onto the plates and garnish with mint and coriander, to serve.

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