23/09/2024
Recipe of the Day SWEET AND SOUR PRAWNS
Sweet and sour prawns is a popular dish that combines crispy prawns with a tangy, sweet sauce. Here’s a simple recipe to try:
Ingredients:
• 250g prawns (peeled and deveined)
• 1 bell pepper (chopped)
• 1 small onion (chopped)
• 1 small pineapple (chopped) or ½ cup canned pineapple chunks
• 2 tablespoons oil (for frying)
For the batter:
• ½ cup flour
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• 1 egg
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Water (as needed to form the batter)
For the sauce:
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• ½ tablespoon cornstarch (mixed with water to form a slurry)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the prawns: Mix flour, cornstarch, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl to form a smooth batter. Dip the prawns into the batter and fry them in oil until golden and crispy. Set aside.
2. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch slurry. Set aside.
3. Cook the vegetables: In a pan, heat a bit of oil. Sauté the bell pepper, onion, and pineapple for 2-3 minutes until slightly soft.
4. Combine: Pour the sauce into the pan with the vegetables and stir until it thickens. Add the fried prawns and toss everything together to coat.
5. Serve: Serve hot with steamed rice.
Enjoy your homemade sweet and sour prawns!
