Spicy Papaya Soup from Tefal

Preparation: 20 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Serves 4

500 gm nearly-ripe papaya, seeded and cut into 2cm cubes
1.5 litre water
350 gm prawns, shelled
1 1/2 tsps salt
3 tbsps sugar
Coriander to garnish

Chilli paste (ground):
8 shallots
6 candlenuts or buah keras
3 red chillies
1 1/2 tsps shrimp paste or belacan
1 tsp white pepper

Method:
1. Place all ingredients, except prawns, sugar and salt, into Tefal Essencia Saucepan. Bring to a boil
2. Turn fire to low and simmer for 5 mins until papaya is tender
3. Add prawns, salt and sugar; continue to cook for 3 mins or until prawns turn pink. Serve hot with rice