Tomato-Garlic Prawns

Submitted by GT in SA

"A spicy Thai-style dish with complex flavors that goes well with steamed or fried rice. I concocted this recipe after purchasing and preparing an off-the-shelf packet of ready-made tomato-garlic sauce in Malaysia."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 750 g prawns, shelled and deveined, tails on
• 2 teaspoons flour (for thickening)
• water
• 3 tablespoons oil, your preference (to saute prawns)

• Sauce

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic or 1 teaspoon garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons honey

directions

1. Heat oil in skillet until very hot but not smoking.
2. Meanwhile, mix ingredients for sauce.
3. Saute prawns in hot oil until they turn white/pink but are not completely cooked (approximately 3 minutes).
4. Turn heat down, add sauce, cover and simmer for 2 more minutes.
5. Mix flour with a small amount of water, add to sauce and cook until sauce has thickened (approximately 1 minute).
6. Serve with sides of your choice.