Coconut shrimp pancakes with fresh herbs for a tasty twist

Ingredients for Coconut shrimp pancakes with fresh herbs

• 120 g chickpea flour

• 155 ml unsweetened coconut milk

• 3 large eggs

• 5 ml kosher salt, divided

• 2 g ground turmeric, divided

• 170 g streaky bacon, cut into 0.5 cm pieces

• 450 g small peeled and deveined prawns

• 1 bunch spring onions, thinly sliced

• 120 ml virgin coconut oil, divided

• mung bean sprouts

• fresh herbs, such as coriander, mint, and/or basil

• chile oil (optional)

• lime wedges (for serving)

How to make Coconut shrimp pancakes with fresh herbs

1. Whisk together the chickpea flour, coconut milk, eggs, ½ tsp salt, and ½ tsp turmeric in a medium bowl until smooth. Set aside.

2. Place the bacon in a large non-stick frying pan. Heat over medium heat and cook for 1–2 minutes, until the fat is rendered and the bacon begins to crisp.

3. Season the shrimp with the remaining ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp turmeric, then add them to the bacon in the frying pan. Cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes, until the shrimp are opaque and the bacon is crisp. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and toss with the scallions. Wipe out the frying pan.

4. Heat 1 tsp oil in the same frying pan over medium-high heat. Add one-quarter of the shrimp mixture and shake the pan to distribute it in an even layer. Once sizzling, pour 120 ml of the pancake batter over the shrimp mixture, taking care not to tilt the pan. Cover and cook for 1 minute, then uncover and continue to cook for a further 2–3 minutes, until the bottom of the pancake is golden-brown and the centre is fully set. Carefully slide the pancake onto a plate.

5. Repeat the process with the remaining oil, shrimp mixture, and batter to make 3 more pancakes.

6. Top the pancakes with mung bean sprouts and herbs. Drizzle with chili oil, if using, and serve with lime wedges on the side.

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