Steamed Prawns with Rice

Steamed Prawns with Rice is a delicate and flavorful dish that showcases the natural sweetness of fresh prawns, complemented by fragrant steamed rice. This Halal Chinese seafood dish is simple to prepare yet offers a satisfying and nutritious meal.

Ingredients

• Prawns - 300 grams, deveined and shelled
• Jasmine rice - 150 grams
• Water - 300 ml (for cooking rice)
• Ginger - 10 grams, thinly sliced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Spring onions - 2, chopped
• Soy sauce - 30 ml
• Sesame oil - 10 ml
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Coriander - for garnish

Steps

1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then soak it in water for 30 minutes.
2. In a pot, combine the soaked rice with 300 ml of water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.
3. While the rice is cooking, prepare the prawns. In a bowl, toss the prawns with minced garlic, sliced ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Let them marinate for about 10 minutes.
4. Set up a bamboo steamer or a heatproof plate that fits inside a pot with a lid. Arrange the marinated prawns in a single layer in the steamer or on the plate.
5. Once the rice is nearly done, bring water to a gentle simmer in a pot, then place the steamer or plate with prawns over the pot. Cover and steam the prawns for about 6-8 minutes, until they turn pink and opaque.
6. Serve the steamed prawns over a bed of fluffy jasmine rice, garnished with chopped spring onions and fresh coriander.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 650 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which aids in muscle building and repair.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.

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