Prawns With Dried Chillies And Cashew Nuts Recipe

Name: Prawns With Dried Chillies And Cashew Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g large shrimp; 1 dash salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon cornflour; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 10 -12 dried chilies (or less if you dont want it to be too spicy); 1/2 cm ginger, cut into thin slices; 1 onion, cut into wedges; 50 g uncooked cashews; Sauce ingredients; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon light soya sauce; 1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules (optional); 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon sugar (to taste); 1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste); 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup water; Thickening (combined); 1 teaspoon cornflour; 2 tablespoons water

Servings: persons

500 g large shrimp
1 dash salt and pepper
1 tablespoon cornflour
1 teaspoon minced garlic
10 -12 dried chilies (or less if you dont want it to be too spicy)
1/2 cm ginger, cut into thin slices
1 onion, cut into wedges
50 g uncooked cashews
Sauce ingredients
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon light soya sauce
1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules (optional)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup water
Thickening (combined)
1 teaspoon cornflour
2 tablespoons water

1
Lightly season prawns with salt and pepper. Add cornflour and toss well together to combine. Set aside.
2
Place wok over medium low heat and pour in oil. Add in raw cashew nut and slowly heat the oil ( cashewnuts will be fried at the same time the oil is being heated up) Fry cashewnuts till it turns lightly golden and dish out before it begins to turn dark brown. Drain from oil and set aside.
3
heat the same oil in the wok until hot and deep fry the prawns for 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
4
Put 2 tbsp oil in a clean wok and fry ginger and garlic until fragrant.Add onions and dried chillies. Fry for a minute. Pour in the sauce ingredients and bring to a boil.
5
Add in the prefried prawns to the wok.Mix briskly. Thicken sauce with the cornflour mixture and toss in the cashewnuts. Dish out and serve hot with rice.

190

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g large shrimp, 1 dash salt and pepper, 1 tablespoon cornflour, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Prawns With Dried Chillies And Cashew Nuts 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.

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Prawns With Dried Chillies And Cashew Nuts

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