Chilli Prawns

4 servings

[Ingredients]

• 16-20 large prawns, trimmed and deveined

• 250ml stock / water

• 1tbsp sugar

• 4tbsp tomato ketchup

• 1tsp fish sauce

• Cornstarch solution - 1tbsp cornstarch + 2tbsp water

• 2 eggs, lightly beaten

[Rempah]

• 5 red chilli, deseeded

• 5 cloves garlic, peeled

• 5 shallots, peeled

• 2cm ginger, peeled

• 1tbsp (spicy) fermented bean paste

[Steps]

1. Blend rempah ingredients together into a smooth paste.

2. In a heated wok, add 1tbsp cooking oil over medium-low heat.

3. Add in rempah and stir fry till fragrant.

4. Add in prawns and cook for a few mins. Add in stock / water and bring to a simmer.

5. Add in sugar, ketchup and fish sauce. Mix well, followed by cornstarch solution and stir till liquid thickens.

6. Drizzle in eggs and give it a light stir.

7. Serve prawns with some fried mantou!

Adapted from: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxrr-SupwUI/?igshid=1xz3j44ue5akb