Vegetarian Sambal Prawn
Elevate your meat-free meals with this bold and flavorful Vegetarian Sambal Prawn recipe, a plant-based twist on the classic Southeast Asian dish! Featuring succulent plant-based prawns coated in a spicy, tangy sambal sauce made with fragrant garlic, aromatic onion, fiery red chilies, and zesty lime juice, this recipe delivers all the punch of traditional sambal with a vegan-friendly spin. Coconut oil enhances the richness, while soy sauce and brown sugar balance the heat with umami and a touch of sweetness. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy dish is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at a dinner party. Serve hot, garnished with fresh coriander leaves, and pair it with steamed rice or noodles for a complete and satisfying meal. Perfect for fans of plant-based cooking and lovers of bold Asian flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Plant-based prawns
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
- 1 medium Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 Red chilies
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 Lime
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Coriander leaves
Instructions
First, prepare the vegetables by dicing the medium onion and mincing the garlic cloves.
Slice the red chilies thinly, removing the seeds if you prefer less heat.
Heat 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add the diced onion to the pan and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and sliced red chilies, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste to the pan and stir well to combine with the onion and chilies.
Squeeze the juice of one lime into the pan, then add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar.
Season the mixture with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of pepper, stirring thoroughly.
Add the 300 grams of plant-based prawns to the pan, stirring to coat them in the sambal sauce.
Cook the plant-based prawns for 5-6 minutes, heating through and allowing them to absorb the flavors.
Once the plant-based prawns are well-cooked and coated, remove the pan from heat.
Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
728 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.9 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.8 g | 124% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3003 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.3 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.0 g | ||
| Protein | 37.9 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 189 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1740 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
