Spiced Mekong Delta Prawns: Tom Huong Cay

  0.0 – 0 reviews  • Shellfish Recipes
Level: Intermediate
Total: 1 hr 5 min
Prep: 30 min
Inactive: 30 min
Cook: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Level: Intermediate
Total: 1 hr 5 min
Prep: 30 min
Inactive: 30 min
Cook: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  1. 10 1/2 ounces large prawns, shelled and deveined with tail intact
  2. 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  3. 1 tablespoon sugar
  4. 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
  5. 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  6. 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  7. 1/4 teaspoon red curry powder
  8. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  9. 1/2 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  10. 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
  11. 1 tablespoon minced red Asian shallot
  12. 6 spring onion, cut into 2-inch lengths
  13. 1 tablespoon water
  14. 1 long red chili, finely sliced
  15. Jasmine rice, to serve

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl combine the prawns, fish sauce, sugar, oyster sauce, cinnamon, cumin and curry powder. Allow to marinate for 30 minutes, covered and refrigerated.
  2. Pour oil in a large fry pan on high heat, fry the ginger, garlic and red shallots until fragrant and then cook each side of the prawns for 1 minute. Add the spring onions and 1 tablespoon of water and toss for a further minute.
  3. Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with sliced red chili.
  4. Serve with jasmine rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 142
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Carbohydrates 7 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugar 4 g
Protein 11 g
Cholesterol 94 mg
Sodium 820 mg
Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 142
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Carbohydrates 7 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugar 4 g
Protein 11 g
Cholesterol 94 mg
Sodium 820 mg

 

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Scroll to Top