Garnelen mit Salz und Pfeffer

Zutaten

• 500 gram King prawns (About 17.6oz, peeled and deveined, ( king prawns, tiger prawns, shrimp or jumbo prawns ))
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp White pepper
• 1 tbsp Corn starch
• 1 tbsp Water
• 1/2 cup Corn starch (Or potato starch, About 50 gram)
• 3-4 cloves Garlic (Cut thin slices)
• 1/2 Onion (Cut thin slices)
• 1 Red/Green bell pepper (Cut thin slices)
• 2-3 Spring onions (Cut thin slices)
• 1 tsp Dried chilli flakes (Crushed chillies ( optional ))
• Vegetable oil for frying
• 1/2 tsp Salt (Fine salt)
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
• 1/2 tsp Chinese Five Spices (see details in note)
• 1/4 tsp Chicken powder or msg (Optional ( see details in note ))

Zubereitung

1. 1

   Combine the salt, black pepper, and Chinese five-spice powder in a small bowl. Mix it well and set it aside. Marinade the prawns with salt, white pepper, corn starch, and water. Mix it well and set it aside.

2. 2

   Dredge and coat each marinated prawns in the corn starch and gently toss the excess flour out before frying.

3. 3

   Fill the medium size frying pot with vegetable oil at least 2-3 inches high. Heat the oil to high heat about 350° F. Fry the coated prawns in the hot oil for 2-3 minutes until the prawns are crispy golden brown. Remove from oil and place it over the cooling rack.

4. 4

   Heat the large wok/pan over medium heat, drizzle oil, and saute the onions and garlic.

5. 5

   Next add bell peppers, cook for a few seconds and follow with the crushed chilies.

6. 6

   Place the fried prawns in the pan and sprinkle the salt and pepper seasoning powder mix. Finish with spring onions.

7. 7

   Toss everything well for a minute and is ready to enjoy! Serve immediately.