Burmese Prawn and Okra Curry
45 minutes
Authentic Burmese Curry taught to me by a Burmese friend.
3 people made this
Ingredients
Serves: 4
- 1 packet okra (frozen or 300 grams fresh)
- 300-400 gr fresh green shelled prawn
- 3 onions
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (fresh or bottled)
- 1/2 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 piece gnapi (Balachung/Prawn Paste) big as your small finger
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon chilli flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1 bunch coriander
Directions
Preparation:15min ›
Cook:30min ›
Ready in:45min
- Melt the Gnapi in some hot water & save. Fry the onion, garlic & ginger until onion is transparent.
- Add paprika, turmeric & chilli flakes & fry quickly (don't scorch) add gnapi & fry quickly. add a little water to stop scorching.
- Add prawn stir quickly to coat in spices & fry. Add Okra stirring to coat in spices.
- Leave to simmer for aprox 30 mins until okra is soft. Take care that this dish does not get too dry, add a little water if necessary. Serve with steamed jasmine rice & garnish with corriander
