Prawns Fiji Recipe

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Prawns Fiji
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Directions:

  1. Wash the rice with water until it runs clear.
  2. Place it in a saucepan with a good fitting lid and 400ml of water.
  3. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down very low, cover and cook about 10 minutes.
  4. Turn off the heat and leave for 10 minutes to cook in the steam.
  5. Meanwhile, defrost the prawns if necessary and remove the shells.
  6. You can freeze the shells to make fish stock with later.
  7. Place the orange juice, wine, honey, wine vinegar, soy sauce and slightly less than half the ginger in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
  8. Heat the butter and oil in a wok over a high heat.
  9. You can also use a large frying pan.
  10. When the butter is bubbling, stir in the prawns, remaining ginger, garlic and flaked almonds.
  11. Stirr constantly for 2-3 minutes, until the prawns are pink and the almonds golden.
  12. Be careful not to overcook.
  13. Set the prawns and almonds aside in a dish.
  14. Add the orange juice mixture to the pan and bring to a boil.
  15. Boil for 8-10 minutes until thick and a dark caramel colour.
  16. It should also be reduced to a third of the original.
  17. Add the pineapple, heat through and then return the prawns and almonds to the pan.
  18. Stir constantly for about 30 seconds and then serve over the rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 692.86 Kcal (2901 kJ)
Calories from fat 258.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.69g 44%
Cholesterol 171.32mg 57%
Sodium 969.07mg 40%
Potassium 633.9mg 13%
Total Carbs 71.36g 24%
Sugars 22.12g 88%
Dietary Fiber 3.52g 14%
Protein 26.88g 54%
Vitamin C 41.7mg 69%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 40.9mg 227%
Calcium 94.2mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 107.19 Kcal (449 kJ)
Calories from fat 39.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.44g 44%
Cholesterol 26.51mg 57%
Sodium 149.93mg 40%
Potassium 98.07mg 13%
Total Carbs 11.04g 24%
Sugars 3.42g 88%
Dietary Fiber 0.54g 14%
Protein 4.16g 54%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 69%
Iron 6.3mg 227%
Calcium 14.6mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.5
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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