lautnusantara.com -  Jimbaran grilled prawn is a famous seafood dish in Bali, Indonesia. The dish consists of large prawns grilled with Jimbaran's signature seasoning of garlic, ginger, red chili, and other spices. The prawns are usually grilled over charcoal with high heat, then served with white rice, sambal matah, and fresh vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumber, and kale. Jimbaran grilled prawns are known for their distinctive savory and spicy taste, as well as a very appetizing aroma.

Spices are the key in giving grilled prawns their distinctive flavor and aroma. The spices used include garlic, ginger, red chili, lemongrass, lime leaves, and bay leaves.

The grilling process of Jimbaran grilled prawns using charcoal gives the dish a distinct and unique flavor. The charcoal gives a strong and evenly distributed heat to the prawns so that they are evenly cooked and golden in color.

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Here is the recipe for Jimbaran grilled prawn:

Ingredients:

• 1 kg large prawns
• 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 ginger segments, grated
• 10 red chilies, finely chopped
• 2 lemongrass stalks, smashed
• 4 lime leaves
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil

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How to make:

1. Clean the prawn from the skin and head, but do not separate the tail.
2. Combine garlic, ginger, red chili, lemongrass, lime leaves, bay leaves, sweet soy sauce, sugar, salt, and cooking oil in a large container.
3. Stir the ingredients well until they are well combined.
4. Dip the prawn into the spice mixture until evenly coated.
5. Let the prawn marinate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate.
6. Prepare charcoal and grill. Grill the prawns on the grill over medium heat until cooked through and golden, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
7. Once cooked, remove from heat and serve with steamed rice, sambal matah, and fresh vegetables.

Jimbaran grilled prawns are ready to be served. Good luck!

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