Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1-2 fresh red chilies, sliced
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 lb large prawns, peeled and deveined
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Peel and devein the prawns if not pre-prepared. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
  2. Make the Coconut Sauce: Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add the sliced red chilies and continue to sauté for another minute. Pour in the coconut milk, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and salt; stir to combine.
  4. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat. Add the prawns to the simmering sauce. Cook until prawns are pink and opaque, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.