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Pineapple Prawn Curry (Udang Masak Lemak Nenas)
Udang Masak Lemak Nenas (Pineapple Prawn Curry)
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 271 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Malaysian
Ingredients
Part I:
- 15 to 20 dried chillies cut, discard seeds and soak in hot boiling water for 20 mins
- 10 to 12 shallots
- 4 pips garlic
- 2 candlenuts
- 2 stalks lemongrass use the pale part about 4 inches from the base
- 1 in (2.5cm) Turmeric
- 1/2 in (1cm) galangal
- 1 tablespoon Asian shrimp paste belacan
Part II:
- 1 litre water
- Half of a ripen pineapple but not too over ripe, cut into 1.5 inch pieces
Part III:
- 250 ml thick coconut milk
Part IV:
- 10 to 12 large prawns with shell intact
Instructions
- Blend all the ingredients in Part I to form a paste. Heat 3/4 cup of oil in a wok or pan and sauté the paste until it becomes drier and fragrant. Transfer the sautéed paste to a cooking pot and add the ingredients from Part II. If the gravy is too thick, you can add a little more water. Allow it to simmer for about 15 minutes until the sweetness from the pineapple is released into the gravy
- After that, pour in Part III and let it come to a boil for 2-3 minutes. Then, add the washed prawns and let it boil until they are cooked through. Turn off the heat and serve hot with a plate of rice.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
4people
Calories
271kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
43mg
(14%)
Sodium
162mg
(7%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4people | |
| Calories | 271kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 162mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.