Hot Chilli Prawns Recipe

Name: Hot Chilli Prawns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 300 g prawns, shelled and de-veined (defrosted if frozen); 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or any flavourless oil); 5 -6 large garlic cloves, chopped; 1 inch fresh ginger, chopped; 3 red chilies, chopped (de-seeded if you wish); 5 tablespoons tomato ketchup; 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons cornflour, mixed with; 5 tablespoons water; 150 ml boiling water; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 2 spring onions, chopped; 4 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped

Servings: persons

300 g prawns, shelled and de-veined (defrosted if frozen)
2 tablespoons peanut oil (or any flavourless oil)
5 -6 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 inch fresh ginger, chopped
3 red chilies, chopped (de-seeded if you wish)
5 tablespoons tomato ketchup
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons cornflour, mixed with
5 tablespoons water
150 ml boiling water
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 spring onions, chopped
4 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped

1
Heat a wok over high heat, and add the oil.
2
Add in the chopped garlic, ginger and chillies, and stir fry for about 30 seconds, until the chillies have darkened (but careful not to let it burn).
3
Add the prawns and continue frying for about 4-5 minutes - until they turn pink.
4
Stir in the tomato ketchup, soy sauce, sugar and the cornflour mixture and bring to a simmer and pour in the boiling water.
5
Add in lime juice and give it all a good stir till the sauce has thickened.
6
Garnish with spring onion and chopped coriander and serve straightaway.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 300 g prawns, shelled and de-veined (defrosted if frozen), 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or any flavourless oil), 5 -6 large garlic cloves, chopped, 1 inch fresh ginger, chopped, and more.

Yes, Hot Chilli Prawns falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Hot Chilli Prawns

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