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Dry Fried Prawns Recipe
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Ingredients : |
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1
kg (2lb)
3
tablespoons
2
2
cloves
2
teaspoons
1/2
teaspoon
2
teaspoons
1/4
teaspoon
2
teaspoons
1/2
cup
2
teaspoons
1
tablespoon
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Raw
prawns
Oil
Large onions, finely chopped
Garlic, finely chopped
Salt
Chili powder, or to taste
Paprika
Ground turmeric
Dried prawn powder
Water
Sugar
Tomato paste or sauce
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Method :
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Shell and
de-vein the prawns.
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Heat oil in a
heavy frying pan and cook onions and garlic over low heat until soft and
golden brown.
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When oil begins
to appear around edges, add chili powder, salt, paprika and turmeric and
fry for 1 minute.
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Then add dried
prawn powder and the raw prawns, stir and fry for 3 minutes.
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Add water,
cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
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Stir in sugar
and tomato paste and cook uncovered for a few minutes longer until gravy
is dark reddish brown, thick and dry enough to coat the prawns.
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Serve with
steamed rice.
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As an
appetizer, these devilled prawns are delicious on small squares of fried
bread.
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