If there ever was a fruit that tasted like summer on a plate, it’s the mango. This dish has become a tradition at Christmas, so refreshing and light!

Chilli Prawns in Syrup with Mango

Ingredients Syrup

500g white sugar

250ml water

100g chopped ginger

1 stalk of lemon grass, bruised and chopped

3 cloves garlic, chopped

3 red chillies, chopped

1 tblsp fish sauce

1/2 tblsp sesame oil

Place all ingredients except fish sauce and sesame oil in saucepan, gently heat to a simmer and reduce till syrupy. Remove from heat and add fish sauce and sesame oil. This can be made ahead and stored in the fridge until needed.

Salad ingredients

4-6 peeled green prawns per person

Red capsicum, deseeded and cut in thin strips

Mango, peeled and cut in thin strips

Bunch of coriander, picked leaves

Light olive oil

Salad greens of your choice

Warm oil in pan and gently cook prawns. Combine prawns, mango, capsicum, and coriander. Add syrup to taste and toss lightly.

Serve on a bed of salad greens.