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Malaysian Style Kam Heong Prawn

groups4 servingsspeedMediumcountertopsPrep: 10 minsskilletCook: 10 minsscheduleTotal: 20 minsoutdoor_grillStir-frylocal_fire_departmentMedium
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6 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:00:09
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Wash your hands thoroughly after handling chilies to avoid eye irritation.

Finely chop the onions, garlic, and chilies.

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Watch out

Be careful with your fingers when chopping onions

if chopped too coarsely, it will affect the texture

Ingredients:OnionGarlicdiced bird's eye chili
Tools:knife
02
Preparation
00:00:13

Mix 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp chicken powder, and 1 tsp sugar until well combined.

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Stir well when seasoning

otherwise, salt and sugar will settle at the bottom, leading to uneven flavor

Ingredients:oyster sauce (1 tbsp)soy sauce (1 tbsp)Salt (1 tsp)chicken powder (1 tsp)sugar (1 tsp)
Tools:bowlSpoon
03
Preparation
00:00:35
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Wash your hands thoroughly after handling raw seafood to avoid cross-contamination.

Thoroughly pat dry 500g of prawns with kitchen paper.

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Prawns must be thoroughly dried

otherwise, oil will splatter when they hit the pan

Ingredients:prawns (peeled) (500 g)
Tools:Kitchen paper
04
Active Cooking
00:00:38
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Stand to the side when adding ingredients to hot oil to avoid oil splatters.

Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok, sear 500g prawns until golden brown on both sides, then remove and set aside.

local_fire_departmentMedium heat
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Do not overcook the prawns, or the meat will become tough.

Ingredients:prawns (peeled)oil (2 tbsp)
Tools:SpatulaWok
05
Active Cooking
00:00:59

In the same wok, sauté 80g dried shrimp, chopped onions, garlic, chilies, and 3 stalks of curry leaves until fragrant, then add 3 tbsp curry powder and stir until golden and aromatic.

local_fire_departmentMedium-low heat
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Curry powder burns easily

keep the heat medium-low while sautéing to release the aroma

Ingredients:dried small shrimp (80 g)OnionGarlicdiced bird's eye chiliCurry Leaves (3 piece)curry powder (3 tbsp)
Tools:Wok
06
Active Cooking
00:01:39

Pour in the prepared sauce, add the seared prawns, and stir-fry until the sauce thickens and coats the prawns evenly.

local_fire_departmentMedium heat
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Stir quickly to prevent the sauce from burning.

Ingredients:prawns (peeled)oyster saucesoy sauceSaltchicken powdersugar
Tools:Wok

groceryAll Ingredients

prawns (peeled)500 g
Curry Leaves3 piece
Onion2 piece
Garlic5 piece
diced bird's eye chili2 piece
dried small shrimp80 g
oyster sauce1 tbsp
soy sauce1 tbsp
curry powder3 tbsp
Salt1 tsp
chicken powder1 tsp
sugar1 tsp
oil2 tbsp

blenderAll Tools Needed

knifebowlSpoonKitchen paperSpatulaWok