100 g (3 1/2 oz) 1/2 cup of rice
16 x 6 - 7 cm (2 1/2 inch prawns (shrimp) in shells, peeled but tails left intact
1 large red pepper, cored and finely sliced
1 bunch of spring on1ons (scallions), trimmed and sliced
1 small mild red chilli, seeded and chopped
1 large clove of garlic, peeled and crushed
1 tablespoon each of sunflower oil and chilli olive oil
2 - 3 teaspoons of red Thai spice
300 ml (10 fl oz) 1 3/4 cups of coconut milk
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
The juice of 2 limes
1 tablespoon of fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves
Cook the rice in salted, boiling water until tender