Ingredients

  • 2 ounces tamarind paste
  • 5 fluid ounces boiling water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
  • 6 dried red chilies, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons soft brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 lb prawns, cooked and shelled
  • 2 spring onions, sliced (to garnish)

Method

  • Heat half of the oil in a wok or frying pan and fry the onion, garlic and chillies till golden.
  • Add all the other ingredients EXCEPT FOR THE PRAWNS. Bring the mixture to the boil, remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  • Add the prawns and coat with the sauce, set aside to allow the prawns to marinate.
  • Reheat the wok, add the sauce with the prawns and heat for two mins, do not over cook the prawns or they will toughen.
  • Serve garnished with the spring onion.