Thai Banana Salsa with King Prawns
Description
Prawns are served with a delicious salsa made with bananas, cucumbers, and an exotic blend of flavorings.
Ingredients
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2 bananas, peeled and thinly sliced
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2 cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and diced
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1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
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1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
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1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger root
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1 fresh red chile pepper, thinly sliced
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1/4 cup lime juice
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1 tablespoon fish sauce
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1 1/2 pounds tiger prawns, peeled and deveined
Directions
1
In a large bowl, mix bananas, cucumbers, mint, cilantro, ginger, and red chile pepper to make salsa.
2
In a small bowl, blend lime juice, fish sauce, and brown sugar until sugar has dissolved. Thoroughly mix into the salsa.
3
Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Place prawns in the water, and cook 3 minutes, or until flesh is opaque. Serve with the banana salsa.