CARIBBEAN PRAWN AND SWEET POTATOES IN COCONUT SAUCE

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This recipe makes delicious use of the 'so good for you' sweet potato. Yams are a white version of sweet potato and can be used equally well. Try serving this with steamed rice, mixed with cooked peas ad sweetcorn. Taken from "Hot And Spicy Cooking": Colour Library

Provided by Karen Elizabeth

Categories     Curries

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

450 g sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 inch piece fresh ginger, grated
1 red chili peppers or 1 green chili pepper, de-seeded and chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 tablespoons coconut cream
570 ml water
120 g peeled prawns
120 g chicory lettuce, shredded
225 g bok choy, shredded
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
salt
desiccated coconut, to sprinkle

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, mix together the sweet potatoes, onion, garlic, ginger, chilli pepper, spices, coconut cream and water.
  • Bring to the boil and simmer until the potato is almost tender.
  • Add the prawns, chicory and chinese leaves. Simmer for 4 - 5 minutes, until the ingredients are warmed through, but the leaves are still crisp.
  • Add the sugar and lime juice, and season to taste.
  • Serve sprinkled with the dessicated coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.4, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 37.8, Sodium 293.4, Carbohydrate 39.3, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 15.9, Protein 8.1

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