PUCUK PAKU (FERN) IN COCONUT MILK

PUCUK PAKU IN COCONUT MILK

350 gm pucuk paku,pick and clean only use the tender parts.

200 gm small prawns or 50 gm anchovices (ikan bilis)

3-4 green chilis or red chilis,sliced

1 big onion, sliced

4 garlic,sliced or pounded

2 cups second coconut milk

2 cups thick coconut milk

Salt to taste

I like to add in a little sugar,optional


Oil

1. Heat oil and add in the onions,chili and garlic fry for a mints. Add in the prawns and stir fry for a mint. Add in the pucuk paku and mix well.

2. Add in the second coconut milk and mix well let it comes to a boil. Add in the thick coconut milk and salt. Bring it to a boil. remove from the heat. And serve with rice.

NOTE: Pucuk paku is call LINGUDA in India. There are so many version in making this dish. If you like you can also add in 1 tsp of cumis seeds and 1 tsp of turmeric powder when you are frying the onions.