Prawns With Tamarind Sauce Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a bowl, mix together tamarind paste, sugar, fish sauce, and water to make the sauce.
• STEP 2.Heat oil in a pan and sauté garlic and shallots until fragrant.
• STEP 3.Add the prawns to the pan and cook until they turn pink and are cooked through.
• STEP 4.Pour the tamarind sauce over the prawns and cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
• STEP 5.Garnish the prawns with chopped cilantro and serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to devein the prawns before cooking them.
• Adjust the sweetness and tanginess of the sauce by adding more or less sugar and tamarind paste.
• You can add chopped chili peppers for a spicy kick.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover prawns with tamarind sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Reheat the dish in a pan with a splash of water or broth to prevent it from drying out.
• Serve the prawns with tamarind sauce as an appetizer or a main course with steamed rice or noodles.