Chilli Prawns
Fiery, flavorful, and irresistibly crispy, Chilli Prawns are a crowd-pleasing Indo-Chinese dish that delivers a perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and umami. Succulent prawns are coated in a light, spiced batter, fried to golden perfection, and then tossed in a bold, tangy sauce made with garlic, ginger, red chili sauce, soy sauce, and a hint of honey for a touch of sweetness. Infused with the zing of green chilies and garnished with fresh spring onions, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 35 minutes, making it ideal for both weeknight dinners and festive appetizers. Serve these spicy prawns as a standalone starter or pair them with steamed jasmine rice for a restaurant-style meal at home. Your taste buds are in for a sizzling treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Prawns (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper powder
- 500 milliliters Oil (for frying)
- 4 cloves Garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (finely chopped)
- 2 medium Green chilies (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Red chili sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons Tomato ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons Spring onions (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons Water
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine the cornstarch, all-purpose flour, beaten egg, salt, and black pepper powder. Mix well to form a batter.
Add the prawns to the batter and coat them evenly.
Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry the batter-coated prawns in small batches until they turn golden and crispy. Remove and set aside on paper towels to drain excess oil.
In a separate pan or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
Stir in the red chili sauce, tomato ketchup, soy sauce, honey, and red chili flakes. Mix well.
Add 3 tablespoons of water and stir to create a slightly thick sauce.
Add the fried prawns to the sauce and toss well to coat them evenly.
Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve hot. Enjoy your Chilli Prawns as a starter or alongside steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5255 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 510.3 g | 654% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.7 g | 364% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1194 mg | 398% | |
| Sodium | 4235 mg | 184% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.3 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.8 g | ||
| Protein | 131.9 g | 264% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.3 mcg | 102% | |
| Calcium | 240 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 1732 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
