PERFECT FOR AN AUSSIE CHRISTMAS

DON’T WORRY ABOUT A BIG ROAST DINNER THIS CHRISTMAS, IMPRESS YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS WITH THESE DELICIOUS, TANGY BARBECUED PRAWNS

Create a festive taste sensation with prawns cooked on the barbecue and served with a spicy, Asian-style dressing.

BARBECUE PRAWNS WITH NAM JIM DRESSING

Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 28 large green prawns, peeled, de-veined 1 tsp white sugar

1 tsp salt

Asian salad leaves, to serve Fresh coriander, to serve

Nam jim dressing

1 large fresh red chilli, de-seeded, finely chopped

1 fresh red birds eye chilli, de-seeded, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, chopped

Pinch of salt

2 tbsp palm sugar, coarsely grated

2 tbsp fish sauce

2 tbsp lime juice

1 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped

METHOD

Place the prawns in a bowl. Add the sugar and salt and toss to combine. Set aside for 10 minutes to develop the flavours. Meanwhile, for the nam jim dressing, place the chillies, garlic and salt in a mortar and pound with a pestle until a rough paste forms. Transfer to a bowl. Add the palm sugar, fish sauce, lime juice and chopped coriander and stir until the sugar dissolves.

Preheat a barbecue flatplate on medium-high. Cook the prawns, turning, for 2-3 minutes or until lightly charred and cooked through. Transfer to a serving plate. Spoon over a little of the nam jim dressing. Serve immediately with the salad leaves, coriander and remaining dressing. More at taste.com.au