Dinner for 4
Garlic Leek Prawn Rice
Garlic, leeks, prawns, and chili paste cook together before being folded with warm basmati rice.
$6.33for 4 servings
$1.58 per serving$6.33 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
This is usually served as a side or part of a meal, so the price per serving is low for a full dinner.

Photo: bbcgoodfood.com
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.45Typical price |
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $1.64Typical price |
| Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | a little | $0.50Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Wild, basmati, jasmine, arborio rice$0.15/oz typical | 21 oz | $3.17Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.33 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSoy sauce
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive or sunflower oil
- 6 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 3 leeks finely chopped
- 2 x 165g packs raw peeled king prawns
- 1 tbsp chilli paste
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 600 g cooked basmati rice
Steps
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the garlic and leeks for five minutes until the leeks soften.
- Stir in the prawns, chili paste, and soy sauce.
- Cook for five to seven minutes, stirring often, until the prawns reach 145 F and turn opaque.
- Fold in the cooked rice and heat for three minutes until steaming.
Swaps
- Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
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