Lemongrass Prawns

Makes 24 Pieces.


Ingredients:

• 6 lemongrass stems, cut in half lengthways, then in half crossways
• 1 kilo peeled and deveined prawns
• 3 spring onions, roughly chopped
• 4 tablespoons f resh coriander leaves
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1-2 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce, plus extra for serving
• peanut oil, for brushing

Procedure:

1. Soak the lemon grass in water for 30 minutes, then pat dry.  Process the prawns, spring onion, coriander, mint, fish sauce, lime juice and chilli sauce in a food processor. 
2. Take a tablespoon of the mix and mould around the end of a lemon grass stem, using wet hands.  Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. Brush barbecue hotplate or chargrill pan with the oil.  Cook the skewers, turning occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until cooked.  Serve with sweet chilli sauce.

-Lifted from Finger Food Periplus 2010