Prawns With Dried Chillies and Cashew Nuts

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 1
Prawns with Dried Chillies and Cashew Nuts recipe for your dinner tonight
in Seafood

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

500 g large shrimp
1 dash salt and pepper
1 tablespoon cornflour
1 teaspoon minced garlic
10 -12 dried chilies ( or less if you dont want it to be too spicy )
1/2 cm ginger , cut into thin slices
1 onion , cut into wedges
50 g uncooked cashews
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon light soya sauce
1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules ( optional )
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar ( to taste )
1/4 teaspoon salt ( to taste )
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon cornflour
2 tablespoons water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
363
Sugar
5g
Fat
18g
Prawns with Dried Chillies and Cashew Nuts is a classic dish in Chinese cuisine that has become quite popular globally. The dish is sweet, savory, and spicy and satisfies every craving. It is normally served with rice or noodles and is perfect for a quick, satisfying dinner after a long day. This dish is simple to make and customizable according to your taste buds.

Instructions

1.Clean and de-vein the shrimp, tail on. Season with salt, pepper, and one tablespoon cornflour. Set aside.
2.Soak the dried chilies in hot water until soft, drain and cut in halves. Set aside.
3.Heat oil in a wok over high heat, add minced garlic, dried chillies, and ginger. Stir fry until fragrant, then add onion and stir fry for a minute.
4.Add the seasoned shrimp and stir fry until they start to turn pink.
5.Add cashews, followed by oyster sauce, light soya sauce, instant chicken bouillon granules, sesame oil, sugar, salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup of water. Stir-fry everything together until the sauce thickens.
6.In a separate bowl, mix 1 teaspoon cornflour with 2 tablespoons of water, and slowly pour the mixture into the wok, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens.

PROS

This dish is quick and easy to prepare and also packed with both sweet and spicy flavors.

Prawns contain omega-3 fatty acids that are beneficial for cardiovascular health and brain function.
Cashews are low in sugar and high in healthy fats, protein, and fiber, which make them quite nutritious.

CONS

This dish may be a bit too spicy for some.

Prawns are known to be high in cholesterol compared to other seafood options.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is high in protein, healthy fats, vitamin B12, and other essential nutrients that are crucial for healthy metabolism, immune, and nerve function.
The spices used in this dish have anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties, especially the ginger which is known to be good for digestion and reducing inflammation.

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