Quick Prawn in Coconut Sauce

A quick delicious meal for our dinner. The coconut sauce has a rich flavour and creamy texture.

For Coconut Sauce

• 500 grams cooked prawn
• 1 can coconut cream, 200 ml
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• ½ to ¾ cup water
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 thumb size ginger, chopped
• 1 tablespoon ginger, garlic and shallot mixture (optional)
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
• 1 piece ripe tomato, chopped
• 120 grams spinach
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

To Serve: steamed rice

Method

1. Clean the cooked prawn.
2.  Meanwhile, heat the oil in the pan over medium high heat. Saute garlic, onion and ginger or (garlic, ginger and shallot mixture) for one minute until soft and fragrant.
3. Stir in tomatoes.
4. Pour the coconut cream, chili and water. Bring to a boil then simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes approx.
5. Season with  salt and black pepper. Cook until the sauce is thick enough.
6. Arrange the cooked prawn into the coconut sauce. Add the spinach. Cook for at least 5 minutes.
7. Serve warm.

Praise ye the Lord. O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.  Psalm 106:1 

Mrs. Shirley Simmons