Stir Fried Prawns in Chilli Bean Sauce
Spice up your dinner routine with this vibrant Stir Fried Prawns in Chilli Bean Sauce, a quick and flavorful dish that’s ready in just 25 minutes! Succulent prawns are perfectly cooked and enrobed in a bold, umami-rich sauce made from authentic Doubanjiang (chilli bean sauce), soy sauce, and a hint of Shaoxing rice wine. Infused with the aromatic warmth of garlic and ginger, this dish is finished with fresh spring onions for a touch of color and crunch. The velvety sauce, thickened with a simple cornstarch slurry, clings beautifully to the prawns, creating a dish that pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or noodles. Perfect for a speedy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing centerpiece, this recipe brings the zing of Sichuan-inspired flavors straight to your table.
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Ingredients
- 400 grams Raw prawns (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons Chilli bean sauce (Doubanjiang)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (minced)
- 3 stalks Spring onions (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice wine (e.g., Shaoxing wine)
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Cooking oil (e.g., vegetable or peanut oil)
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Directions
Step 1
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Set aside.
Step 2
Clean and pat dry the prawns. Lightly season them with salt for added flavor.
Step 3
Heat a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat, then add the cooking oil.
Step 4
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 5
Add the prawns to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and are just cooked through. Remove the prawns from the wok and set aside.
Step 6
In the same wok, add the chilli bean sauce, soy sauce, rice wine, and sugar. Stir well to combine and cook for 1 minute to release the flavors.
Step 7
Return the prawns to the wok and toss them in the sauce to coat evenly.
Step 8
Add the cornstarch slurry to the wok and stir until the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 9
Sprinkle the sliced spring onions over the dish and give it one final toss to combine.
Step 10
Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (584.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 781.2 |
| Total Fat 31.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 756mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3959.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 23.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.5g | |
| Protein 100.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 325.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1366.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories