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