Prawns Steamed In Banana Leaves Recipes

SHRIMP AND BANANA

Steps:

• Sear the shrimp on one side in a skillet on medium-high heat with a little bit of vegetable oil, salt and pepper. Add the shallots and garlic. Once the shrimp are partially cooked, after about 1 minute, remove from the skillet. Next, add the bananas and break up the bananas with tongs while sauteing to essentially mash. Saute for 1 minute.
• Add the water/soy mix, sambal and honey and saute another minute until heated through. Return the shrimp to the skillet and finish cooking, 2 to 3 minutes. Finish with the lime juice and cilantro, and then season again if necessary.
• Spoon the banana sauce into bowls. A small concave vessel with a large bell is best. Place 5 shrimp to a bowl on top of the sauce. Garnish with onion sprouts.

PRAWNS STEAMED IN BANANA LEAVES

Steps:

• Put the chillies, ginger, spring onion and lemon grass in a food processor and process until the mixture forms a paste (or grind in a mortar and pestle).
• Put the mixture in a bowl and stir in the sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, sesame seeds and coriander.
• Mix well.
• Add the prawns and toss to coat them.
• Cover and refridgerate for about 2 hours.
• Soak the banana leaves in boiling water for 3 minutes to soften them.
• Drain and then pat them dry.
• Cut the banana leaves (or baking paper or foil) into 18cm/7" squares.
• Divide the prawn mixture into eight.
• Place each portion onto a banana leaf.
• Fold the leaf up to enclose the mixture and then secure with a bamboo skewer.
• Cook the parcels in a steamer over simmering water for 8-10 minutes.