Mozambique Prawns

Name: Mozambique Prawns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Moroccan, African
Ingredients: shells from 2 pounds medium prawns (reserve prawns); 2 cups tomato juice; 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk; 1 tablespoon peanut butter; hot spice blend, to taste; 200g long grain rice; 230ml coconut milk; 3 cups water; 2 plantains, sliced thin on a diagonal; salt and white pepper; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 lbs prawns (shelled, reserved from above); chopped cilantro; roasted peanuts; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (see NOTE); 1 pinch cayenne (or more); 1 pinch sugar; 1 pinch allspice

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:45min

Mozambique has plentiful fresh seafood, from stonefish and clams to lobster and crabs. The most popular of all are prawns, which are available in all sizes and used in many dishes. Although a more expensive delicacy in other parts of the world, where they’re often found on menus, prawns in Mozambique are affordable and commonly eaten. A typical style of preparation is to grill them with piri-piri or make a prawn curry with coconut milk. Both are delicious and must-try dishes. This recipe was photographed by Daniela Galea, a registered dietitian

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:03:46 GMT