Thai Stir - Fried Prawns With Tamarind

Submitted by Brian Holley

"This simple and quick to cook recipe is full of flavour. Prepare well in advance and allow prawns to marinate in the sauce, for a fuller flavour. Very popular dish in the East."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 ounces tamarind paste
• 5 fluid ounces boiling water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
• 6 dried red chilies, chopped
• 2 tablespoons soft brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 lb prawns, cooked and shelled
• 2 spring onions, sliced (to garnish)

directions

1. Heat half of the oil in a wok or frying pan and fry the onion, garlic and chillies till golden.
2. Add all the other ingredients EXCEPT FOR THE PRAWNS. Bring the mixture to the boil, remove from the heat and allow to cool.
3. Add the prawns and coat with the sauce, set aside to allow the prawns to marinate.
4. Reheat the wok, add the sauce with the prawns and heat for two mins, do not over cook the prawns or they will toughen.
5. Serve garnished with the spring onion.