Wild Prawn Skewers with Spicy Plum Dipping Sauce

Preparation Time:	40 minutes
Servings	4 servings (4 skewers each)

Ingredients

4 ripe, medium sized dark plums, peeled and pitted (see Note)
1/2 cup orange juice
2 Tbsp. brown sugar, or to taste
2 tsp. fresh lime juice, or to taste
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1/2 tsp. cornstarch
2 tsp. freshly grated ginger
1/2 tsp. hot Asian-style chili sauce, or to taste
16 large wild prawns, peeled with tail portion left intact
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil, plus some for the grill
Salt to taste
16 wooden skewers, soaked in cold water at least an hour.

Method

Puree first 8 ingredients in a food processor. Taste the mixture and add more sugar, lime juice or chili sauce, if needed. Pour into a pot and simmer 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly thickened. Cool, transfer to a serving bowl, cover and refrigerate.

Devein prawns by making a shallow cut along the length of the back of each one. Remove any dark material inside. Rinse in cold water, pat dry and set in a bowl. Toss in the oil and salt. Preheat grill to medium-high. Thread a prawn on each skewer. Lightly oil the grill. Grill the prawns 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Arrange on a platter with the sauce alongside.

Note: To peel plums, set into boiling water for 30 seconds, or until their skins loosen. Cool in cold water; peel off the skins.

Serving Suggestions

Create a main-course of this dish by serving the prawns with a couple of side dishes created from recipes in our website collection, such as Mixed Vegetable Rice Pilaf and Green Beans with Bell Peppers and Water Chestnuts.

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