If you have been anywhere by the sea in the Yucatan peninsula you will have had these deep-fried king prawns with a coconut batter. Curiously to me, they often come with an apple sauce ...

Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy-based saucepan or karahi over a low-medium heat. Add the onion and fry for 10 minutes. Add the blended mustard paste, turmeric, coconut milk, grated coconut and salt.

The fragrant coconut rice is served everywhere from humble ... needed for this dish such as belacan (fermented dried shrimp paste), tamarind pulp, ikan bilis and pandan leaves.