Asam Prawn (Tamarind Prawn)
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4.7
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
166 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Malaysian
Asam Prawn (Tamarind Prawn)
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Try this easy and authentic Malaysian-Nyonya Asam Prawn (Tamarind Prawn) recipe. Succulent prawns in a tangy tamarind sauce make for a delicious and simple dish that captures the essence of Nyonya cooking. Best of all, it requires just 6 ingredients and takes only 15 minutes from prep to dinner table!
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Ingredients
- 10 oz (280g) shell-on big prawns
- 2 tablespoons tamarind pulps
- 1/4 cup water 4 tablespoons
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
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Instructions
- Rinse the prawns with water and pat them dry with paper towels. Trim the antennae and devein each prawn by making a shallow slit along the top.
- Mix the tamarind pulp with 4 tablespoons of water. Extract the juice by pressing the pulp. Set it aside.
- Add the tamarind juice, tamarind pulp, and salt to the prawns and mix well. Marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat a wok and add the cooking oil. Once the oil is hot, pan-fry the prawns until they are cooked through and slightly charred. Add the sugar and stir to combine well with the prawns. Serve immediately with steamed rice.
Notes
- Some recipes call for dark soy sauce, but I prefer to skip it to avoid making the prawns too dark in color and less appealing in presentation.
- You can remove the tamarind pulp before pan-frying the asam prawn, but I like to leave it in as it enhances the flavor. The tamarind pulp is edible and adds a delightful tang to the dish.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
4people
Calories
166kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.05g
Cholesterol
89mg
(30%)
Sodium
549mg
(23%)
Potassium
130mg
(4%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
130IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 166 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4people | |
| Calories | 166kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 549mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 130IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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30 reviews
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