Tomato-Garlic Prawns

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: 20 mins
• 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.