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.
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
- Heat the cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sliced onion, and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the sambal paste and tamarind paste, and stir-fry until the oil separates.
- Add the prawns and sliced red chili, and stir-fry until the prawns are cooked through.
- Season with salt to taste.
- 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