Cherry & Dennis Helper Habitat
Hong Kong Tomato Sauce Prawns
港式茄汁蝦碌
Recipe overview
Shell-on prawns are seared and glazed with tomato sauce, Worcestershire, ginger and scallion.
01
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 800 g large prawns
- 2 pieces tomato
- 15 g ginger
- 2 stalks spring onion
Seasoning
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp light soy sauce
- 3 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
02
Tools
- cutting board
- knife
- large bowl
- measuring spoons
- wok
- wok spatula
- food thermometer
03
Steps
Step 1
Trim prawns
Trim prawns. Cut feelers and open the backs.
Step 2
Devein prawns
Devein prawns. Remove the dark vein.
Step 3
Rinse and dry
Rinse and dry. Rinse briefly and pat dry.
Step 4
Cut vegetables
Cut vegetables. Dice tomato, slice ginger and cut scallions.
Step 5
Mix glaze
Mix glaze. Combine all sauces and water.
Step 6
Heat wok and oil
Heat wok and oil. Use high heat.
Step 7
Sear prawns
Sear prawns. Cook about 1 minute per side.
Step 8
Add aromatics
Add aromatics. Fry ginger and scallion whites.
Step 9
Add tomato
Add tomato. Cook until slightly softened.
Step 10
Add glaze
Add glaze. Pour in and bring to a boil.
Step 11
Cover and cook
Cover and cook. Cook 2 minutes until prawns reach 63°C.
Step 12
Reduce and serve
Reduce and serve. Uncover, reduce quickly and add scallion greens.
Common mistakes
- Wet prawns splatter and overcooking makes them tough.
Tips
Dry and sear briefly, then cover only until the prawns reach 63°C.
