Golden Sesame Prawns (金麻虾)

Golden Sesame Prawns, also known as 金麻虾 (jīn má xiā) in Chinese, is a popular dish in Chinese Islamic Cuisine. This dish features succulent prawns coated in a crispy golden sesame crust, offering a delightful combination of flavors and textures.

Golden Sesame Prawns (金麻虾)

Ingredients

  • 500g large prawns, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Dip the prawns into the cornstarch mixture, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat them with sesame seeds.
  3. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the prawns until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  4. Remove the prawns from the pan and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
  5. Serve the golden sesame prawns hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
20g
Fat
15g
Carbohydrates
10g

Supplies

Frying pan Tongs Paper towels

Tools

Knife Bowl Measuring cups/spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve the Golden Sesame Prawns with steamed jasmine rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of Chinese five-spice powder to the cornstarch mixture before coating the prawns.

Cost

$15