A popular Chinese stir fry using prawns. The sweet and sour taste in every bite is mesmerizing.
SWEET AND SOUR PRAWNS
Ingredients
16-20 medium prawns, shelled and deveined
Salt to taste
Crushed white peppercorns to taste
1½ teaspoons red chilli paste
1 tablespoon cornflour
Oil for deep-frying
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon chopped ginger
½ tablespoon chopped celery
4-5 spring onion bulbs, roughly chopped
1 medium green capsicum, cut in triangles
2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
1 teaspoon vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped spring onion greens + for garnishing
Method
1. Marinate prawns with salt, crushed peppercorns, ½ tsp chilli paste and cornflour for 10-15 minutes.
2. Heat sufficient oil in kadai. Deep-fry prawns till golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper.
3. Heat sesame oil in a non-stick pan. Add garlic, ginger and celery, mix and sauté till fragrant.
4. Add remaining chilli paste and mix well. Add spring onion bulbs and capsicum, mix and sauté for 2 minutes.
5. Add ¼ cup water, salt, crushed peppercorns and tomato ketchup, mix well and cook till the sauce thickens.
6. Add fried prawns and mix well. Switch off heat, add vinegar and mix well. Add spring onion greens and mix well.
7. Garnish with spring onion greens and serve hot.
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