Bean Sprouts and Toasted Coconut

Name: Bean Sprouts and Toasted Coconut (Taugeh Kerabu)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Malaysia
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons fresh grated coconut; 500 g (1 lb) bean sprouts; 4 tablespoons oil; ½ teaspoon sugar; 1½ teaspoons salt; 1 red chilli, deseeded and sliced (optional); 2 tablespoons dried prawns, rinsed and drained; 5-6 red chillies, deseeded and sliced; 4 shallots, peeled and halved; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and halved

Taugeh Kerabu

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
25 min

Appears in

The Food of Malaysia

By Wendy Hutton

Published 2022

About

This salad from the northern states of Peninsular Malaysia is an excellent accompaniment to rich or spicy dishes.

Ingredients

4 tablespoons fresh grated coconut
500 g (1 lb) bean sprouts

Asia
Malaysia
Side dish
Fish course
Gluten-free
Pescatarian

Method

Dry-fry the grated coconut over low heat in a skillet, stirring constantly, until light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Set aside in a small plate or bowl to cool.
Blanch the bean sprouts in boiling water for a few seconds, then drain and plunge briefly into cold water. Set aside in a colander to drain.
Grind the Spice Paste ingredients to a paste in a mo