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Fried Tamarind Prawn

Ingredients:
500g large prawns (shells on)
2 tbsp wet tamarind seeds (assam jawa)
1 tsp salt
2 tsp sugar
2 tbsp warm water
5 tbsp vegetable oil
garlic 2 clove (chopped)
1 red chili, sliced

Method:

1. Trim the prawns’ heads, cut shell along the back to remove the dirt vein.
2. Mix the tamarind with the water, salt and sugar and add the prawns to mix well. Leave for at least one hour.
3. Heat oil in wok till very hot and add in garlic and fry till fragrant .Add in prawns and fry till firm and cooked. Dish out. This will give a dry version.
4. If you like it saucy, pour away the oil, add the marinade to the wok and when its hot put the fried prawns in, the sliced chili and toss a couple of times. Remove.