Prawn Balchao Toast
Goan prawn balchao, fiery-sweet and vinegar-sharp, piled onto buttered toast. A punchy East Indian-style teatime bite.
35 min 2 servingsMedium
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Ingredients
2 servingsContains: dairy·gluten·shellfish
Flavor profile
Spice
Sweetness
Richness
Method
- 1Clean small prawns and pat dry thoroughly.
- 2Grind kashmiri chillies, garlic, ginger and cumin with vinegar.
- 3Fry chopped onion in oil until deep golden brown.
- 4Add the ground masala and cook until oil separates.
- 5Toss in the prawns with a little sugar and salt.
- 6Cook down to a thick, jammy pickle-like balchao.
- 7Toast the bread slices and butter them.
- 8Spread balchao over toast and serve immediately.
Frequently asked
About 35 minutes total — 15 min prep and 20 min cooking.
Prawn Balchao Toast contains dairy, gluten, shellfish. Always check ingredient labels if you have allergies.
This recipe makes 2 servings.
