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Chinese Salt & Pepper Prawns

Crispy Chinese Salt & Pepper Prawns for a Flavor Explosion

This Crispy Chinese Salt & Pepper Prawns recipe combines crunchy texture and spicy flavor for a delightful experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Prawns
  • 500 g Prawns, peeled and deveined the star ingredient that delivers a juicy bite
  • 6 tbsp Corn Starch/Potato Starch ensures an irresistibly crispy coating when frying
For the Flavor
  • 6-8 cloves Garlic, roughly chopped adds a fragrant depth to the dish
  • 1 piece Fresh Chilli, cut into chunks gives a fresh bite and bright heat
  • 3-4 pieces Dried Chilli, cut into chunks boosts the dish’s smokiness
  • 2 stalks Spring Onion, sliced provides a fresh onion flavor
  • 1 tsp Sichuan Peppercorn, toasted and crushed offers a unique numbing kick
  • 1 tbsp Sea Salt enhances overall flavor
For the Cooking
  • Cooking Oil for frying; use vegetable or peanut oil for high smoke points

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • wok
  • Mixing bowl
  • Slotted spoon
  • airtight container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Toast the Sichuan Peppercorn in a dry skillet over low heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Crush and mix with sea salt.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mix marinade ingredients: 1 egg, 1 tbsp soy sauce, a pinch of sugar, and 1/2 tsp white pepper.
  3. Add prawns to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
  4. In a wok, heat cooking oil over medium-high heat and sauté chopped garlic and dried chilli for 1 minute.
  5. Add sliced spring onions and chopped fresh chilli, stir-frying for another 2 minutes.
  6. Coat the marinated prawns in corn starch or potato starch before frying.
  7. Fry prawns in hot oil until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side; drain on paper towels.
  8. Combine fried prawns with sautéed garlic and onions in the wok. Toss together and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, enjoy immediately after cooking for optimal crispiness.

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