Suan La Xia (garlic Chili Prawns)

Suan La Xia, also known as Garlic Chili Prawns, is a popular dish in Pakistani Chinese cuisine. This spicy and flavorful prawn dish is perfect for seafood lovers who enjoy a bit of heat in their meals.

Suan La Xia (garlic Chili Prawns)

Ingredients

  • 500g prawns, peeled and deveined
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 green chilies, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sliced green chilies. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add prawns and cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
  4. Stir in soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

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

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
25g
Fat
15g
Carbohydrates
5g

Supplies

Frying pan Spatula

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Suan La Xia is best served with steamed rice or garlic noodles.

Tips & tricks

Be careful not to overcook the prawns as they can become rubbery. Adjust the amount of green chilies to suit your spice preference.

Cost

$15