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Salt and pepper prawns with Asian slaw

Name: Salt and pepper prawns with Asian slaw
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: /asian, /asian recipes
Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder; 20 green prawns, peeled, tails intact; 1 cup (250ml) vegetable oil; 1/2 Chinese cabbage (wom bok), shredded; 1 large carrot, cut into thin batons; 1/2 cup small fresh mint leaves; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 teaspoons white sugar; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

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by Nancy Duran

Recipe developer and food writer

Oct 03, 2015

Full of crunch and packed with punchy flavours, this fresh and healthy meal is quick to prepare.

1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder
20 green prawns, peeled, tails intact
1 cup (250ml) vegetable oil

Asian slaw

1/2 Chinese cabbage (wom bok), shredded
1 large carrot, cut into thin batons
1/2 cup small fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons white sugar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Method

1.

To make the Asian slaw, place the cabbage, carrots and mint leaves in a bowl. In a separate small bowl, stir together the lime juice, sugar and soy sauce. Add to the vegetables and toss well to combine. Sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds.
2.

Place the five-spice powder in a bowl with 1 tablespoon fine salt and 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper. Add the prawns and toss to coat thoroughly.
3.

Heat vegetable oil in a small saucepan.
4.

When hot, add the prawns in batches and fry until just changed in colour. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel, then serve with the Asian slaw.