Prawn and New Potato Stew

Cook the new potatoes in lightly salted, boiling water for 15 minutes, until tender. Drain and return to the pan.

Meanwhile, finely chop the cilantro and crumble the dried chilli.

Heat the oil in a pan and fry the garlic for I minute. Pour in the chopped tomatoes.

Add the chilli, coriander, and 90ml/6tbsp water to the pan. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer gently for 5 minutes.

Stir in the prawns and the cooked new potatoes and heat briefly until they are warmed through. Be careful not to overcook the prawns or they will quickly shrivel, becoming tough and tasteless. for

Spoon the stew into shallow bowls and serve sprinkled with the remaining coriander, torn into pieces. Serve with bread and salad, or steamed seasonal vegetables.