Wednesday, January 05, 2011

Sweet & Sour Prawn Fry And Prawn Fried Rice

Marinade - Marinate the cleaned and de-veined ½ kg Prawns in 1 tbsp of Tomato Ketchup, ½ tbsp of Vinegar, 1 tsp of Soya Sauce, ½ tsp of Brown Sugar and 1 tsp of Red Chili Paste for 15-20 minutes.

Prawn Fry - Heat 1 tbsp of Oil in a wok till smoking hot. Add 1 tsp of minced Garlic, 1 tsp of minced Ginger and sauté for a few seconds. Add finely chopped ¼ cup of Spring Onion Whites and 2 Green Chilies and stir for 2 minutes. Add the marinated prawns along with any leftover marinade and cook on high heat for a minute without tossing. Flip the other side and cook for another minute. Combine once again and cook on medium heat for 3 mts or till done, tossing constantly. Season with Salt to taste and garnish with Spring Onion Greens and serve hot as an appetizer or stir fry.

Prawn Fried Rice -

Rice - Cook 1½ cup Basmati Rice and keep aside to cool.

Vegies - Finely chop a cup of Carrots, Beans and Capsicum and keep aside.

Fried Rice - Heat 1½ tbsp of Oil in a wok until smoking hot. Add finely chopped ¼ cup of Spring Onions and stir fry for a minute on high. Add the vegies and toss them on high heat for 3-4 minutes. Add Salt to taste and Pepper Powder as needed. Add 1 cup of Sweet & Sour Prawn Stir Fry (from above) and toss on high heat for a minute. Add the rice and combine well. Add 1 tsp of Vinegar and toss on high for few seconds. Garnish with chopped Spring Onion Greens. Serve hot.

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