Prawns or shrimps are ideal for frying because they have such a short cooking time. You can whether pan fry them or deep fry them and both methods are fast.
It is best to use a non-stick wok if you are pan frying. A wok has high sides, which means you can toss the ingredients without spilling them over the sides, as is the case with most frying pans and skillets. Since fish and seafood is often pan fried for Asian-style dishes, woks are very handy to have. You can use any kind of oil for frying because the cooking process is so fast. This also means you will not need much oil, especially if you are using a nonstick pan.
Pan Fried Chicken
Some recipes will call for the fish to be cooked first, some might call for cooked seafood and others will tell you to add the fish right at the end because once it is pink it is done and this type of seafood cooks in less than a minute, whether you fry, boil, grill or broil it. The following pair of recipes gives you a good idea how easy it is to fry this yummy fish.
Recipe for Malaysian Pan Fried Prawns
The following formula takes about one miniature to make, so it is ideal if you want to make a quick lunch for one. Duplicate the formula or triple it if you want. Serve this in a baked potato, on toast or with rice or noodles.
You will find that the wok gets very dry and the shrimp might appear to be burnt but this is normal and any charring on the fish will taste good and add to the comprehensive flavor. You can use fresh water prawns or just jumbo sized ones for this recipe.
What you will need:
6 big prawns 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon white sugar 1 finely chopped clove garlic 1 teaspoon rice wine 1 teaspoon cooking oil 1 teaspoon chopped scallions
How to make it:
Heat the cooking oil in a wok, and then add the garlic. Saute it until golden brown, and then add the wine, sugar, soy sauce, and prawns. Press each prawn down on both sides as you cook them and keep the ingredients intelligent in the wok. Add the chopped scallions and serve hot.
Recipe for Deep Fried Prawns
This deep fried formula is quick and easy to make and you can serve the tasty fish with a dipping sauce. Sweet and sour sauce is good with this one, or perhaps you would prefer something creamy like lemon mayonnaise or garlic mayonnaise.
What you will need:
8 medium sized prawns 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup all purpose flour Soy sauce Salt Water, as needed Oil, for deep frying
How to make it:
Combine the flour and baking powder with adequate water to make a runny batter. Season the fish with salt and soy sauce and stir them into the batter. Deep fry them in the oil until golden brown, then serve immediately.
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