Asian style stuffed courgettes
This unusual use for courgettes is light, flavourful and very quick to throw together. It is a good weeknight dinner with a pile of fluffy jasmine rice. Nam plah, or Asian fish sauce is fairy readily available, but if you haven't got it to hand use a small splash of vinegar and a pinch of salt instead.
Ingredients
- 4 courgettes
- 125g minced pork
- 50g raw prawns, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped or crushed
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
- ½ tsp sugar
- 1 small onion or 2 small shallots, chopped
- 60ml coconut cream
- 2 tsp nam plah (asian fish sauce)
Method
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Step 1
Cut the courgettes in half and scoop out a small trench of the softer flesh in the middle.
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Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the pork, prawn, garlic, coriander, sugar, onion, 2 tablespoons of coconut cream and nam plah.
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Step 3
Wrap the courgettes in foil, leaving the top open. Place in a steamer, cover and cook for 10 minutes, or until the filling is cooked through.
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Step 4
Dot with coconut cream and peanuts to serve.