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Mekong Delta Sweet and Sour Caramelised Prawns

Mekong Delta Sweet and Sour Caramelised Prawns

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These caramelised prawns with steamed rice on winter days, with the whole family gathered round the table, make for a delightful, warm family atmosphere.
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Ingredients
2
Time
30 minutes
Servings
4
Level
Easy
Ingredients
Prawns 700 g
Shallots 10 piece
Implementation Steps
01
- Wash the prawns. Blanch them briefly in a little water with salt. When the water boils, turn off the heat, lift the prawns out and drain.
- Finely chop the shallots.
02
- Heat oil in a pan. When it's hot, fry the shallots.
- When the shallots are fragrant, add the prawns and stir-fry well. Season with seasoning powder, fish sauce and pepper.
- Add 1/3 bowl of the prawn cooking water to the pan; when the sauce thickens, turn off the heat.
03
And your caramelised prawns are done.
Depending on your family's taste, you can also add sliced chilli while caramelising the prawns!
Mekong Delta Sweet and Sour Caramelised Prawns
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