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Belacan Prawn Tacos with Asian Slaw

Name: Jeeny's
Address: 1760, Jalan Permatang Tinggi, Kawasan Perindustrian Ringan Permatang Tinggi, Simpang Ampat, Penang, 14100, MY
Telephone: +604-588-7377

Soft tortillas filled with juicy prawns cooked in aromatic Jeeny’s Belacan, topped with a refreshing sweet-and-tangy Asian slaw. A vibrant fusion dish with savoury, spicy, creamy and fresh flavours in every bite.

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Cook time20 mins

Serves4

Ingredients

250g prawns, peeled and deveined, ½ tsp Jeeny’s Belacan, toasted, 1 tbsp butter, ½ tsp chili flakes, 4 soft tortillas, 1 cup shredded red and green cabbage, ½ carrot, julienned, ¼ red onion, thinly sliced, 2 tbsp tamarind juice, 1 tbsp Jeeny’s Palm Sugar, melted, 1 tbsp mayonnaise, Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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1. Combine the cabbage, carrot, red onion, tamarind juice, Jeeny’s Palm Sugar, mayonnaise, salt and pepper in a bowl.
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2. Mix well until the slaw tastes balanced, tangy and slightly sweet, then chill in the refrigerator.
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3. Heat the butter in a pan and add Jeeny’s Belacan.
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4. Cook briefly until fragrant.
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5. Add the prawns and chili flakes, then cook for 3–4 minutes until the prawns turn pink and are fully cooked.
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6. Warm the soft tortillas.
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7. Fill each tortilla with the belacan prawns.
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8. Top with the chilled Asian slaw and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.