This Malaysian style Chilli Sesame Prawns is a great lunch time or dinner dish and goes well with rice.
Ingredients:
Red Chillies – 4 to 5, finely chopped
Prawns – 225 gms, cleaned, shelled
Chicken Stock – 1/4 cup
Corn Flour – 1/2 tblsp, mixed with 1 1/2 tblsp of water
Egg – 1, lightly beaten
Sesame Seeds – 1/2 to 3/4 tsp
Red Chilli Paste – 2 tblsp
Tomato Sauce – 2 tblsp
Soy Sauce – 1 1/2 tsp
Sesame Oil – 1/2 tsp
Sunflower Oil – 2 to 3 tblsp
Garlic – 2 clove, minced
Spring Onions – 2 tblsp, chopped (optional)
Red Capsicum – 2 tblsp, chopped (optional)
Method:
1. Mix the chilli paste, tomato sauce, soy sauce and sesame oil in a bowl.
2. Heat oil in a pan over medium flame.
3. Add the red chillies and garlic.
4. Stir-fry for 30 to 45 seconds.
5. Add the chilli sauce and simmer for a minute.
6. Add the prawns to the pan, mix well and stir-fry for another minute.
7. Pour the stock and simmer for a minute or two.
8. Add the corn flour paste and beaten egg.
9. Cook until the sauce thickens and remove from flame.
10. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
11. Serve with rice.
Original recipe and image via Malaysian Kitchen. Recipe slightly modified for Awesome Cuisine.
