Gamberi all’uovo salato

Ingredienti

• 1 kg / 2 lb fresh prawns
• 5 salted egg yolks ((we get it from the local Asian market))
• 50 g / 0.1 lb butter
• 1/2 tbsp chicken bouillon powder
• 1/2 tsp sugar, or to taste
• potato starch ((for frying))

Preparazione

1. 1

   Put the salted egg yolks in a steam-safe dish and steam on a high heat for 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Let the cooked yolks cool slightly, then use a fork to mash them until fine. You can also use a food processor to make the salted egg yolk even finer.

3. 3

   Prepare the prawns by using scissors to snip off the sharper parts including the legs, tail and rostrum (the pointy end above the eyes).

4. 4

   Wash the prawns in cold water and pat them dry using a paper towel.

5. 5

   Lightly coat each prawn in potato starch then let them rest in a colander.

6. 6

   Pour oil into a pan and fry the prawns on a medium heat for 10 minutes or until crispy.

7. 7

   To make the sauce, use a new pan (or reuse the old one) and melt the butter.

8. 8

   Add the salted egg yolk, add the sugar and chicken bouillon powder and cook for 3 minutes.

9. 9

   Pour the fried prawns in and toss through the sauce until evenly covered.

10. 10

    Serve immediately with a wedge of lemon or spicy mayonnaise!