Butter Prawns

Ingredients:

• 1 pound tiger prawns, fresh or frozen
• 1 cup oil, for poaching prawns
• 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter
• 1 sprig curry leaves, or to taste (each sprig has about 16 leaves)
• 1 teaspoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon chili paste with garlic, or to taste
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened coconut milk
• Black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Method:

Rinse the prawns under warm running water and pat dry with paper towels. Remove the shells from the prawns but leave on the tails.

Heat 1 cup oil to 350 degrees. When the oil is hot, add the prawns. Briefly cook the prawns in the hot oil until they turn pink (about 1 minute). Remove and drain on paper towels.

Melt the butter in a wok or heavy frying pan over medium-high to high heat. Add the curry leaves. Cook briefly, then stir in the oil-poached prawns, Chinese rice wine, sugar, and chile paste.

Stir-fry for about 2 minutes, then add the coconut milk. Heat through. Taste and sprinkle with black pepper, if desired. To serve, garnish the butter prawns with the chopped cilantro leaves.

Each serving contains: Calories 354, 2 g Carbohydrates, 19 g Protein, 30 g Fat, 237 mg Cholesterol, trace Fibre, 210 mg Sodium, 210 mg Potassium.