Meal Type: Dinner, Entrèe/Appetizer, Lunch
Diet Type: Dairy free, Egg free, Gluten free, Grain free, Low FODMAP, Phase 1 Restricted, Phase 1 Semi Restricted, Phase 2 Reintroduce
Cooking Time: Under 1 hour
Diet Type: Dairy free, Egg free, Gluten free, Grain free, Low FODMAP, Phase 1 Restricted, Phase 1 Semi Restricted, Phase 2 Reintroduce
Cooking Time: Under 1 hour
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 30 hrs
Yields: 4 servings
This dish is a variation of the famous Singapore chilli crab. The prawns are just as delicious as the original dish, and works well as part of a main meal. Served with some stir-fry vegetables, your taste buds will take a trip to Asia without leaving the comfort of your home.
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Ingredients
Shrimp
- 2 lbs jumbo shrimp
- 2 tbs coconut oil
- 1 cup (8 oz) tomato purée
- 1 tbs tomato paste
- 2 tbs apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
Spice Paste
- 4 red chili peppers
- 1 tsp belachan
- 4 scallions, green part only, chopped
- 1 tbs coconut oil, melted
Stir Fry Vegetables
- 2 tbs coconut oil
- 1 tbs grated giner
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 carrots, julienned
- 1 red peppers, thinly sliced
- 2 bok choy, washed and leaves separated
- 1 tbs sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
Method
Spice Paste
- Place all of the spice paste ingredients in a blender. Blitz until it resembles a paste.
- Heat a large wok over a high heat. Melt the coconut oil then add the spice paste. Stir-fry for several minutes, or until the paste starts to change colour.
- Add the tomato purée, tomato paste, vinegar and salt and bring to the boil. Cook for several minutes or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
Prawns
- Add the shrimp and stir to coat thoroughly. Cook until the shrimp have turned pink and are cooked through. Remove from the heat.
Stir Fry Vegetables
- In a separate frying pan, heat the coconut oil until melted then add the ginger then vegetables. Stir-fry for a few minutes or until the vegetables are lightly cooked. Add the sesame oil and season with salt.
To Serve
- Serve the shrimp with the stir-fry vegetables in a large bowl or plate, along with plenty of napkins for sticky fingers.
Note
- Belachan is a dried shrimp paste and can be found in Asian supermarkets.
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