Chilli Prawn
Also known as Prawn · Non-veg · Snacks & Starters
Good for: Party, Rainy Day
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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
Ingredients
25 itemsSugar1 tsp
Water4 tbsp
Spring Onion (greens)1/3 cup
Spring Onion (whites)1/3 cup
Green Chilli Sauce1 tbsp
Red Chilli Sauce1 tbsp
Maida1 tbsp
Rice Flour1 tsp
Salt1.5 tsp
Eggs1
Prawns250 grams
Corn Flour1 tbsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Sunflower OilFor Deep Frying
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Black Pepper Powder1 tsp
Green Capsicum, Diced1/3 cup
Yellow Capsicum, Diced1/3 cup
Red Capsicum1/3 cup
Soy Sauce1 tbsp
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Contains: egg, wheat, soya, shellfish.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 508kcal | 1016kcal |
| Protein | 33g | 66g |
| Carbohydrate | 35g | 70g |
| Fat | 27g | 54g |
| Fibre | 4.6g | 9.2g |
| Sugar | 12g | 23g |
Cookd masalas for prawns
Method
- 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.
MaidaRice FlourSaltEggsPrawnsCorn FlourGinger Garlic PasteWater
- 2
Heat up oil to deep fry; Deep fry until golden brown.
Sunflower Oil
- 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.
SugarWaterSpring Onion (greens)Green Chilli SauceRed Chilli SauceSunflower OilGarlicGingerOnionBlack Pepper PowderSaltSoy SauceGreen Chilli
- 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)OnionGreen CapsicumYellow CapsicumRed Capsicum
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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