Get ready to enjoy a flavorful and aromatic dish with my mom's recipe for Chinese salt and pepper prawns. This recipe combines the crispiness of deep-fried prawns with the savory and spicy flavors of the stir-fry sauce. It's easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients. Let's dive into the details!
Ingredients:
For Deep-Frying Prawns:
20 prawns, cleaned and deveined
Salt and pepper (to sprinkle)
2-3 tablespoons cornstarch
For Stir-Fry Prawns:
1/2 onion, sliced
1/2 green pepper, sliced
Chopped garlic and ginger
Chopped scallion (green onion)
Chopped parsley
Chopped chilies (adjust to your spice preference)
Soy sauce
Chinese rice wine
Chicken powder (or chicken bouillon)
White pepper (to taste)
Sesame oil
Oyster sauce
Instructions:
Begin by cleaning and deveining the prawns. Pat them dry with paper towels.
In a bowl, sprinkle salt and pepper over the prawns. Toss them to coat evenly.
Add cornstarch to the prawns and toss again until they are well coated with a thin layer of cornstarch.
Heat oil in a deep fryer or a deep pan suitable for frying.
Once the oil is hot, carefully add the prawns in batches and deep-fry until they turn golden and crispy. Remove and drain excess oil on paper towels.
For Stir-Frying:
In a separate pan, heat a little oil over medium-high heat.
Add chopped garlic, ginger, and sliced onions. Stir-fry until aromatic.
Add sliced green pepper, chopped chilies, and chopped scallion. Stir-fry for another minute.
Season with soy sauce, Chinese rice wine, chicken powder, white pepper, sesame oil, and oyster sauce. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
Add the deep-fried prawns to the pan and toss them with the stir-fry sauce and vegetables until everything is well combined and the prawns are evenly coated.
Garnish with chopped parsley for freshness and aroma.
Serve your delicious Chinese salt and pepper prawns hot with steamed rice or as a standalone appetizer. Enjoy the crispy texture of the prawns combined with the bold flavors of the salt and pepper seasoning!
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