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