Salted Egg Yolk Prawns (咸蛋黄虾)

咸蛋黄虾 (Salted Egg Yolk Prawns) is a popular Malaysian Chinese dish that features succulent prawns coated in a rich and flavorful salted egg yolk sauce.

Salted Egg Yolk Prawns (咸蛋黄虾)

Ingredients

  • 500g large prawns, shelled and deveined
  • 3 salted egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 5 bird's eye chilies, sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Pat dry the prawns with paper towels and coat them with cornstarch.
  2. Heat oil in a wok or deep frying pan over medium heat. Fry the prawns until they turn golden brown, then drain on paper towels.
  3. In a separate pan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the curry leaves and bird's eye chilies, and stir-fry until fragrant.
  4. Add the salted egg yolks and mash them with the back of a spoon, then stir in the condensed milk, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  5. Add the fried prawns to the sauce and toss until they are evenly coated.
  6. Transfer the salted egg yolk prawns to a serving plate and garnish with additional curry leaves and chilies if desired.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
20g
Fat
15g
Carbohydrates
8g

Supplies

Wok or deep frying pan Frying spatula Paper towels

Tools

Knife Cutting board Mixing bowls

Serving suggestions

Serve the 咸蛋黄虾 (Salted Egg Yolk Prawns) with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For an extra kick of heat, increase the amount of bird's eye chilies in the sauce.

Cost

$15