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Salted Egg Yolk Prawn
I’ve made salted egg yolk tofu. Since the salted egg yolk sauce is so good, I made another popular zi char dish with it – salted egg yolk prawns. The flavour is as rich as its golden appearance.
Similar Recipe:
- Salted Egg Yolk Tofu (above)
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In Chinese, this dish is known as “金沙蝦” (literally translated as “golden sands” prawns) or “黃金虾” (“golden” prawns) due to the attractive golden colour.
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For convenience, I use salted egg yolks. For raw salted egg yolks, steam them until cooked before use. |
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Mash the salted egg yolk finely using a fork. |
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Remove shells and dark veins from prawns. I am using large “angka” (红脚虾) prawns for this recipe. Season with a bit of salt and white pepper powder. |
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Dip each prawn into beaten egg … |
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… and coat it in sifted corn flour. Shake off excess flour. |
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Heat up vegetable oil in a small pot. Deep fry curry leaves for 5 seconds. |
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Drain crispy curry leaves on paper towels. |
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Deep fry battered prawns… |
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… and drain on paper towels. |
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Melt butter and saute aromatics in a pan. |
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Add mashed egg yolk and the sauce will turn golden and foamy. Season to taste. |
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Return crispy curry leaves and fried prawns back to the pan and coat evenly in the sauce. Enjoy :)~~ |
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o my mouth is watering terribly…those prawns are so succulent and must be very delicious prepared with salted egg yolks.
Oh Wiffy, I have never had prawns with salted egg…they sure look fabulous, I love everything that has salted eggs.
Hope you are having a great week :)
Another “once I start, I cannot stop” to eat dish :p
My daughter whom usually hates eating prawns finished 6 prawns in one sitting! I am so glad to have come across this recipe. Thanks noobcook.com!
Really love prawns, and this recipe looks very delicious :) Will try it very soon.