King Prawns In Chilli Jam Sauce
This is a quick and delicious starter which can be whipped up in 10 minutes. Serve with a chopped green salad and small tortilla wraps.
Ingredients
1 kg Raw King Prawns, shelled & deveined
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp sesame oil
6 cloves garlic
2 tbsp grated ginger
1 tsp hot chilli flakes
125 ml water (1/2 cup)
3 tbsp Siracha sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
3-4 tbsp soft brown sugar
Garnish
Sesame seeds
Spring onions
Red chillies (optional)
Cooking Steps
Step 1
Heat oil in a large pan over high heat. Add half the prawns and sear for about 1 minute on each side until golden. Remove into a bowl. Repeat.
Step 2
Turn the heat to medium-low and add the sesame oil to the pan. Add the garlic and chilli flakes and cook until the garlic turns brown.
Step 3
Add the water, then Siracha sauce, soy sauce and sugar. Stir, increase heat to medium high, and let it simmer for a few minutes or until the sauce starts to thicken to a thin syrupy consistency.
Step 4
Return prawns into the pan and toss to coat in the sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce is reduced and coats the prawns nicely.
Garnish with sesame seeds, fresh chilli and spring onions.
Serve with plain boiled rice or as a delicious starter with small tortilla wraps and a green salad.