Prawns With Peanuts Recipe

When I first start writing about a recipe, I search google to see how others have done it. Moni Dadi is a culinary genius, but most of the recipes on the diary are recipes done by others as well. That is normal, because everyone has their own way of cooking a singular dish. And that is half the fun of cooking.

So usually I enjoy learning how others are making a dish, comparing what they are doing differently. Sometimes the recipes have drastic differences because of geography, sometimes the dishes are similar no matter who or where they were uploaded from.

But rarely while searching a recipe do I realize that the recipe is completely unique, nobody has uploaded it on the internet before. And today’s Prawns with Peanuts is one of those rare cases. The recipe is completely unique!

There is not a single other recipe online that is similar to Moni Dadi’s Prawns with Peanuts. So what you will taste here will be something new for you for sure!

I did find plenty of recipes online that have both prawns or shrimps and peanuts. But those recipes are mainly prawns in peanut sauce, or prawn peanut curry.

But these recipes are very different from the one Moni Dadi made. And even I have never had a dish quite like this. So maybe this Prawns with Peanuts is something she created herself. Or she could have learned it from someone. Whichever it is, it does not take away the exclusivity of the dish.

Most recipes having both prawn and peanut that I found online were Thai or Indonesian. They mostly used peanut sauce, or were some kind of curry. Based on the ingredients I would assume the dish originated from that region.

So even if this Prawns with Peanuts is something Moni Dadi came up with, this dish does not feel like a Bengali Cuisine. Because peanuts are not native to Bengali cuisine. And the sort of zesty, peanut flavor the dish has is not Bengali either.

If Prawns with Peanuts had a thick and spicy gravy then it would have appeared Bengali. Mustard oil, mustard paste, green chilies are ingredients that come to my mind when I think of Bengali seafood. And this has none of those.

And that makes the dish even more special. I have talked about Moni Dadi’s life and her work in a culinary school. It is not surprising that she experimented with flavors of different cuisines. The result certainly speaks for itself.

Moni Dadi’s Prawns with Peanuts keeps things crisp and light. The flavors of the dish are as bright and strong as the dish looks. The lemon zest and juice add a refreshing lift, while the peanuts provide a delightful crunch that perfectly complements the tender prawns.

The dish is also very easy to make, and you can be done in less than 20 minutes. The quick marination allows the flavors to seep into the prawns. And the touch of a cornflour slurry helps coat everything to create a crispy and delicious outer layer.

And let me tell you, the aroma of the prawns, and toasted peanuts fills the air, creating an irresistible pull towards the kitchen. Give Prawns with Peanuts a try, I am sure you have never tasted anything like this before!

But be careful in case you are allergic to the ingredients.

FAQs

Is shrimp good with peanut sauce?

Yes, shrimps can taste very good with peanut sauce. There are plenty of recipes online for such a dish.

Are prawns healthy?

Yes, prawns are healthy. You can get a bunch of protein, essential nutrients, and omega-3 fatty acids from prawns.

Is Prawn a protein or fat?

Prawns are primarily a source of protein. But they also contain essential nutrients and some omega-3 fatty acids.