Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 unit

Prawn Shells

reserved

2 cup

Tomato Juice

0.5 cup

Unsweetened Coconut Milk

1 tbsp

Peanut Butter

1 tsp

Hot Spice Blend

to taste

2 cup

Long Grain Rice

1 cup

Coconut Milk

3 cup

Water

2 unit

Plantains

sliced thin on a diagonal

1 pinch

Salt

to taste

1 pinch

White Pepper

to taste

3 tbsp

Vegetable Oil

2 unit

Prawns

shelled, reserved

2 tsp

Hot Spice Blend

to taste

2 tbsp

Chopped Cilantro

0.25 cup

Roasted Peanuts

2 tsp

Salt

1 tsp

Paprika

0.5 tsp

Chili Powder

1 pinch

Cayenne Pepper

1 pinch

Sugar

1 pinch

Allspice

Step 1
~4 min

Prepare the Hot Spice Blend by mixing salt, paprika, chili powder, cayenne, sugar, and allspice in a small bowl. Store in a spice jar if not used immediately.

Step 2
~4 min

Prepare the Sauce by combining prawn shells, tomato juice, coconut milk, and peanut butter in a medium saucepan.

Step 3
~4 min

Bring the sauce mixture to a boil, stirring often. Season with hot spice blend to taste.

Step 4
~4 min

Pass the sauce through a sieve and discard the shells.

Step 5
~4 min

Prepare the Rice by bringing rice, coconut milk, and water to a boil in a large saucepan.

Step 6
~4 min

Reduce the heat and simmer the rice, covered, for 25 minutes.

Step 7
~4 min

Prepare the Plantains by seasoning with salt and white pepper.

Step 8
~4 min

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 9
~4 min

Sauté the plantains on both sides until brown and soft, about 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 10
~4 min

Prepare the Prawns by seasoning with hot spice blend.

Step 11
~4 min

Cook the prawns on an oiled grill or grill pan until heated through, about 7 to 10 minutes.

Step 12
~4 min

To serve, mound the rice in the middle of plates and ladle the sauce around.

Step 13
~4 min

Lay the shrimp against the rice mounds, place a plantain in between each shrimp and garnish with peanuts and cilantro.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of hot spice blend to your preferred level of spiciness.

For a richer sauce, use full-fat coconut milk.

Marinate the prawns in the hot spice blend for 30 minutes before cooking for more intense flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium-Strong
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with a side of steamed greens.

Offer extra hot spice blend on the side.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Avocado Salad
Grilled Corn

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mozambique

Cultural Significance

Reflects coastal Mozambican cuisine, blending African, Portuguese, and Indian influences.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Celebrations
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Special Occasion
Weekend Meal

Popularity Score

75/100

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