Fried Asam Prawns (Asam Heh/Udang Goreng Asam)

Fried Asam Prawns (Asam Heh/Udang Goreng Asam)

Ingredients

8 to 10 Large Prawns, trimmed
2 Tbsp Tamarind Paste
1 Tbsp Sugar
1 tsp Dark Soy Sauce
3 Tbsp Peanut Oil, for frying

Method

Combine all the ingredients, except the oil, and marinate the prawns for an hour.

Heat the oil in a frying pan over high heat. Fry the prawns in a single layer. Turn other prawns over a few times and make to they cook evenly. Pan-fry the prawns until dark brown in color and crisp. Remove from the heat and serve immediately.

Serves 2