Directions

To Prep

1. Clean the prawns and then cut off the whiskers and horn with a pair of scissors.
2. Without removing the shell, take out the veins by using a toothpick placed under the shell and then slowly pulling up. If the vein breaks, you should be able to pull out the remainder with your hands.

To Cook

1. In a pot, heat oil to 180°C.
2. While the pot of oil is heating up, dry roast the salt and pepper in a pan until the pepper becomes fragrant.
3. Once the pepper has become fragrant, remove from the heat and add the sugar, mix and set aside.
4. Coat a batch of the prawns in corn starch and shake off the excess before frying in the oil.
5. Cook for about 1-2 mins before transferring to a plate with a paper towel to absorb the excess oil. Continue to cook the remaining prawns in batches until finished.
6. In a wok, heat up 1 tbsp of oil and add the chilli, onions and garlic.
7. Sauté until fragrant before adding the deep-fried prawns and the salt and pepper mix.
8. Toss lightly until combined and then serve!