CARIBBEAN PRAWN AND SWEET POTATOES IN COCONUT SAUCE

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This recipe makes delicious use of the 'so good for you' sweet potato. Yams are a white version of sweet potato and can be used equally well. Try serving this with steamed rice, mixed with cooked peas ad sweetcorn. Taken from "Hot And Spicy Cooking": Colour Library

Provided by Karen Elizabeth

Categories     Curries

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

450 g sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 inch piece fresh ginger, grated
1 red chili peppers or 1 green chili pepper, de-seeded and chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 tablespoons coconut cream
570 ml water
120 g peeled prawns
120 g chicory lettuce, shredded
225 g bok choy, shredded
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
salt
desiccated coconut, to sprinkle

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, mix together the sweet potatoes, onion, garlic, ginger, chilli pepper, spices, coconut cream and water.
  • Bring to the boil and simmer until the potato is almost tender.
  • Add the prawns, chicory and chinese leaves. Simmer for 4 - 5 minutes, until the ingredients are warmed through, but the leaves are still crisp.
  • Add the sugar and lime juice, and season to taste.
  • Serve sprinkled with the dessicated coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.4, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 37.8, Sodium 293.4, Carbohydrate 39.3, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 15.9, Protein 8.1

Sakaldev Yadav
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I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the prawns. The dish was still very flavorful.


Stanley Chinagorom
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I'm allergic to shrimp, so I used chicken instead. It was still delicious!


Mthandeni Madondo
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover coconut milk. I had some leftover coconut milk from a previous recipe, and this was the perfect way to use it up.


obani dominic
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I love the fact that this dish can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Fathimanisfa2004 Nisfa
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This dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.


Patience Maya
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone wanted the recipe.


usman usmani
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet potatoes and prawns, and they didn't even notice the spinach.


Noor Afshan
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I made this dish for my kids and they loved it! They especially liked the sweet potatoes.


ATTA Ullah Jan
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover prawns. I had some cooked prawns in the fridge, and this was the perfect way to use them up.


Stefan Alexandrov
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I'm not usually a fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was light and flavorful, and the prawns and potatoes were cooked to perfection.


Mst Asha
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the fact that it could be made ahead of time.


chala tolesa
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This was a quick and easy recipe to follow, and the results were amazing. The prawns were succulent and the potatoes were tender. The sauce was also very flavorful.


Mahmood Mahfouz
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweetness of the potatoes and prawns paired perfectly with the savory coconut sauce.


HD XJisan Islam
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This dish was a hit with my family! The coconut sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the prawns and sweet potatoes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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