Betel Leaves with Sticky Prawns and Peanuts

Betel Leaves with Sticky Prawns and Peanuts

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Elegant Asian-inspired canapés of spicy sticky prawns wrapped in betel leaves—perfect for entertaining. Make 24; cook in 25 minutes.

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Ingredients

  • 1 kilogram (2 pounds) uncooked medium prawns (shrimp)
  • 6 centimetre (2½-inch) piece fresh ginger (30g)
  • 1 fresh long red chilli
  • 2 clove garlic
  • 2 fresh coriander (cilantro) roots
  • 1 star anise
  • 2 tablespoon peanut oil
  • 260 gram (8½ ounces) palm sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) water
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) fish sauce
  • 24 betel leaves
  • 1/3 cup firmly packed fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves
  • 1/4 cup (35g) roasted unsalted peanuts
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

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