Spicy Sambal Prawns (辣椒虾)

Spicy Sambal Prawns, also known as 辣椒虾 (là jiāo xiā) in Chinese, is a popular Malaysian Chinese dish that features succulent prawns cooked in a spicy and aromatic sambal sauce. This dish is bursting with flavors and is perfect for those who enjoy a bit of heat in their meals.

Spicy Sambal Prawns (辣椒虾)

Ingredients

  • 500g fresh prawns, peeled and deveined
  • 5 tablespoons sambal paste
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 red chili, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon tamarind paste
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sliced onion, and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add the sambal paste and tamarind paste, and stir-fry until the oil separates.
  4. Add the prawns and sliced red chili, and stir-fry until the prawns are cooked through.
  5. Season with salt to taste.
  6. Remove from heat and serve hot.

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
Carbohydrates
8g
Protein
20g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Frying pan Spatula Knife Cutting board

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve the Spicy Sambal Prawns with steamed white rice or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Adjust the amount of sambal paste and chili according to your preferred level of spiciness.

Cost

$15