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Kerabu Tauge (Bean Sprout Salad)

Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 4 servings
Course: Side Salad
Cuisine: Malaysian (salad / side dish)
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g bean sprouts
  • 100 g grated coconut
  • 2 tbsp dried prawns
  • 4 shallots
  • 2 fresh red chillies
  • ½- inch cube belacan shrimp paste
  • 1 large onion finely sliced
  • 1 –2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Blanch the bean sprouts in boiling water for 1 minute, drain well and transfer to a bowl.
  2. Dry-fry the grated coconut until golden brown; set aside.
  3. Soak the dried prawns in hot water for 15 minutes; drain.
  4. Pound the dried prawns, shallots, red chillies and belacan together to a fine paste. Add the fried coconut and pound until just combined.
  5. Add the mixture to the bean sprouts with the onions, lime juice, sugar and salt and toss to mix well. Serve.

Notes

Source: Original family recipe. Estimated values per serving. For general guidance only — actual values may vary with cooking style, ingredient brands, portion size and any additional ingredients or accompaniments.

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