RECIPE: Spicy Sambal Prawn Skewers With Mango Salad
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Although I’m fond of lighting up a barbecue on a cold autumn night, huddled around a fire in our hats and scarves, we all know the real way to barbecue is in a dress, drink in hand, getting a summer glow. But when everything else is lining up so perfectly, you need to make sure what you’re eating is as good as the time you’re having.
So this is why I’ve come up with this recipe for spicy sambal prawn skewers, the first in my four-week series of summer skewers to take your barbecue recipes to the next level.
As the heady scent of luscious mango slices tumble into a bowl with fresh mint leaves, coriander, and lime juice, you’re picturing white sandy beaches and turquoise waters. Then one bite of a spicy-hot, barbecued prawn with the summery mango salad, and you’re transported to an exotic Asian island.
Okay, maybe a little over the top but you get the gist. And it’s okay to dream, right? This recipe has all those wonderful elements common to South East Asian cuisine – sweet, salty, sour and spicy. And…it’s ready in 30 minutes.
In a blender, add sambal, garlic, honey, soy, ginger, sesame oil and zest; blend until smooth. Mixture makes about 3/4 cup.
Pour approximately half the sambal mixture into a medium bowl. Add juice, salt and pepper; set aside. This will be the dressing for the salad.
In another bowl, combine prawns and remaining sambal mixture; stir until prawns are well coated. Cover and set aside in the fridge for 1 hour, if time permits.
Thread 3 prawns onto each skewer. Light the barbecue. Barbecue the prawns over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until just cooked and grill marks appear.
Add mango, onion, radish, cucumber (if using), mint and coriander to dressing; toss gently to combine. Sprinkle salad with cashews.
Serve prawn skewers with mango salad, mint leaves, coriander leaves, extra sambal and lime wedges.
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