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Sambal Prawns

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Plump prawns coated in a fiery, sweet, garlicky sambal sauce. Twenty minutes total. Serve with rice and steamed greens. The kind of dinner that makes Tuesday feel like a feast.

Prep 10 mins
Cook 10 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £3.80

Approx £15.21 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 4 May 2026
Sambal Prawns

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Instructions

  1. 1
    Pat the prawns dry. Slice the onion thinly.
  2. 2
    Heat oil in a wok. Brown the onion 4 minutes. Add garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
  3. 3
    Stir in sambal, tamarind, palm sugar and soy sauce. Simmer 2 minutes — it should reduce slightly.
  4. 4
    Add the prawns and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they're pink and the sauce coats them.
  5. 5
    Squeeze over lime, scatter with coriander. Serve over rice.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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