Sweet and Sour Prawns

By Praveen Kumar

Ingredients:
Raw Prawns – 500 gms, peeled and deveined
Olive Oil – 1 tsp
Garlic – 1 clove, chopped
Root Ginger – 1 tsp, chopped
Vegetable Stock – 150 ml
Plum Tomatoes – 150 gms, chopped
Tomato Ketchup – 1 tblsp
White Wine Vinegar – 1 tblsp
Light Muscavado Sugar – 1 tblsp
Pineapple Chunks – 150 gms, drained
Green Capsicum – 150 gms, chopped
Spring Onion – 1, chopped
Cornflour – 1 tsp, mixed with 6 tblsp water

Method:
1. Heat the oil in a nonstick pan.
2. Add the garlic and ginger.
3. Fry for about 20 seconds.
4. Add the stock, tomatoes, ketchup, vinegar and sugar.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Add the prawns and cook for a minute.
7. Add the pineapple chunks and capsicum.
8. Bring the mixture back to a boil and thicken with cornflour paste.
9. Garnish with spring onions.
10. Serve immediately with plain rice or egg noodles.

Praveen Kumar

Praveen Kumar is the Chief Food Officer at Awesome Cuisine, a platform created in 2008 to showcase India's vibrant culinary heritage. Praveen is a passionate foodie and love to cook. Having spent a few years in the retail fast food world, Praveen has been exploring the world of food since his school days. Join him on a flavorful journey.

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