Spicy Sweet Sour Prawns Recipe(Nyonya Recipe) |
Ingredients: |
12 large prawns (shrimps), shelled, leave heads and tails intact 300g onions (sliced) 10-12 pieces pickled leeks (sliced) 1 can peeled tomatoes 240g tomato ketchup 60ml water Spice A: 2 tablespoons chili boh (grounded dried red chilies) 1 teaspoon turmeric powder Spice B: (pounded) 40g old ginger 40g garlic Spice C: 4 cardamoms/buah pelaga 2 inches cinnamon bark/kayu manis 20 pieces curry leaves Seasoning: 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon sugar For garnishing: 1 stalk scallion |
Method: Heat up 1 cup oil. Deep fry the prawns until cooked. Remove and drain off excess oil. Set aside. Leave 3 tablespoons oil in wok. Sauté spice C. Add in onions, fry until soft. Add in spice A and B. Fry well over low heat. Add in tomato ketchup, peeled tomatoes and water. Cook until the gravy thickens. Add in seasoning. Adjust taste. Add in pickled leeks and prawns, fry well. Dish up and garnish with scallions. |
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