Stir Fried Prawns W Tamarind Recipes

THAI STIR - FRIED PRAWNS WITH TAMARIND

Steps:

• Heat half of the oil in a wok or frying pan and fry the onion, garlic and chillies till golden.
• Add all the other ingredients EXCEPT FOR THE PRAWNS. Bring the mixture to the boil, remove from the heat and allow to cool.
• Add the prawns and coat with the sauce, set aside to allow the prawns to marinate.
• Reheat the wok, add the sauce with the prawns and heat for two mins, do not over cook the prawns or they will toughen.
• Serve garnished with the spring onion.

SPICY TAMARIND PRAWNS

Steps:

• Mix the lime juice with the mayonnaise and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and add the garlic, ginger and chilli. Lightly fry for 2 mins until fragrant, then add the tamarind paste.
• Toss the prawns in the mixture and cook for 2-3 mins until they have all turned pink. Serve with rice topped with the sesame seeds and spring onions, and the lime mayo, plus lime wedges for squeezing over.

STIR FRIED PRAWNS

Steps:

• Marinate prawns with chopped scallions, soy sauce, ginger juice, a dash of salt and rice wine for 30 mins.
• Heat oil in a pan on high.
• Add in the prawns and stir-fry until the prawns changes color (about 1-2 mins).
• (Do not over-cook the prawns) Remove for serving.

PRAWNS (SHRIMP) IN TAMARIND SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in wok until smoking then add onion and chili and stir fry for 30 seconds.
• Add prawns and garlic, stir fry until prawns are just starting to colour, around 2 minutes.
• Add tamarind water, palm sugar and fish sauce and stir fry until the prawns are cooked and the sauce has slightly thickened, around 3 minutes Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with the spring onion and coriander leaves.
• Serve with Jasmine rice.

TAMARIND PRAWN CURRY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and cook the onion for 5-8 mins until light golden. Stir in the chilli, garlic and ginger, and fry for another minute before adding the spices. Tip in the cherry tomatoes, swirl the can out with a splash of water and stir that into the pan as well.
• Simmer for 5 mins until the tomatoes burst and the sauce thickens. Stir in the tamarind and prawns, and simmer for 2-3 mins until the prawns are cooked. Serve the curry on top of the rice, with the coriander scattered over.

STIR-FRIED PRAWNS W/ TAMARIND

Steps:

• Heat pan and dry fry the dried chilies. Set them aside to cool.
• Add oil and cook chopped onions over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until softened and golden brown.
• Add sugar, stock, fish sauce, chilies, and tamarind juice, stirring constantly until sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil and then lower heat slightly.
• Add prawns, garlic, and shallots. Toss over the heat for 3-4 minutes until prawns are cooked. garnish with scallions.