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Chilli Prawn

Chilli Prawn

  • 30 min
  • medium
  • Serves 2

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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Also known as Prawn · Non-veg · Snacks & Starters

Chilli prawn: batter-fried prawns tossed in a wok with soy and chilli sauces and capsicum. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 30 minutes plus marinating, with video.

High protein

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

25 items

2 people
  • Maida1 tbsp
  • Corn Flour1 tbsp
  • Rice Flour1 tsp
  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Salt1½ tsp
  • Eggs1
  • Water4 tbsp
  • Prawns250 grams
  • OilFor Deep Frying
  • Oil2 tbsp
  • Ginger, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
  • Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
  • Green Chilli, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
  • Onion, Finely Chopped1
  • Green Chilli Sauce1 tbsp
  • Red Chilli Sauce1 tbsp
  • Soy Sauce1 tbsp
  • Sugar1 tsp
  • Black Pepper Powder1 tsp
  • Spring Onion (greens)1/3 cup
  • Spring Onion (whites)1/3 cup
  • Green Capsicum, Diced1/3 cup
  • Yellow Capsicum, Diced1/3 cup
  • Red Capsicum1/3 cup
  • Onion, Diced1

Contains: egg, wheat, soya, shellfish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 2 people
Energy508kcal1016kcal
Protein33g66g
Carbohydrate35g70g
Fat27g54g
Fibre4.6g9.2g
Sugar12g23g

Cookd masalas for prawns

Method

  1. 1

    In a bowl add all the ingredients For Coating in a bowl and mix well. Add your prawns in the mixture and let marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes.

    MaidaCorn FlourRice FlourGinger Garlic PasteSaltEggsWaterPrawns

  2. 2

    Heat up oil to deep fry; Deep fry until golden brown.

    Oil

  3. 3

    Heat up a wok/kadai on high heat and add oil, once smoking hot, add ginger, garlic and green chilli and saute on high heat until aromatic. Add all the sauces along with salt and pepper. Add water and let it reduce for 2 to 4 minutes, or until it starts to thicken.

    OilGingerGarlicGreen ChilliOnionGreen Chilli SauceRed Chilli SauceSoy SauceSugarSaltBlack Pepper PowderWaterSpring Onion (greens)

  4. 4

    Add all the diced vegetables and saute for 2 minutes. Add the fried up prawns and add your spring onion whites. Saute on high heat until coated thoroughly. Finish off with green onions and serve hot.

    Spring Onion (whites)Green CapsicumYellow CapsicumRed CapsicumOnion

Before you start

How long does Chilli Prawn take?
30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chilli Prawn serve?
2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chilli Prawn vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Chilli Prawn spicy?
It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Chilli Prawn?
250 grams Prawns, 1 tbsp Green Chilli Sauce, 1 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce, 1 tbsp Soy Sauce, 1 tbsp Green Chilli, 1/3 cup Spring Onion (greens), and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chilli Prawn?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chilli Prawn?
About 508 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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