Jumbo Prawns Manchurian

Total time 15 mins

15 mins cooking time

This recipe from Vicky Ratnani stands out for its marinated chilli prawns and a spice blend that defines this traditional dish — and makes it so popular.

by Chef, Vicky Ratnani

Ingredients

2 portion(s)

7 piece

Jumbo Prawns

1 tbsp

Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce

1 tbsp

Olive Oil

1 tsp

Lemon Juice

 ½ tsp

Red Chilli Powder

 ½ tsp

Turmeric Powder

For the sauce:

2 tbsp

Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce

 ½ tsp

Brown Sugar

1 tsp

Celery (minced)

1 tsp

Chilli Flakes

1 ½ tsp

Chilli Vinegar

1 tsp

Corn Starch

1 tsp

Fresh Coriander (chopped)

1 tsp

Garlic (minced)

1 tsp

Ginger (minced)

1 tsp

Green Chilli (minced)

1 tbsp

Onions (chopped)

1 tbsp

Spring Onions (chopped)

1 tbsp

Tomato ketchup

1 tbsp

Vegetable Oil

240 ml

Vegetable Stock

 ½ tsp

White pepper powder

Preparation

Step 1

Devein and clean the Jumbo Prawns well. Marinate the Jumbo Prawns with Turmeric powder, Red chilli powder, Lemon juice, Olive Oil and Kikkoman Soy Sauce. Set aside until needed.

Step 2

Heat oil in a saucepan, add the finely chopped Onions and Spring onions and sauté for 1 minute. Add the minced- Garlic, Ginger, Green Chillies, Celery and Chilli flakes and cook for 1 minute. Move contents from the saucepan to a plate. Deglaze the pan using Kikkoman Soy Sauce, Tomato Ketchup, Chilli vinegar and Brown sugar. Simmer for a minute, and then add the vegetable stock and the contents from the plate back to the saucepan. Cook the sauce on a low flame for 5-7 minutes. Adjust seasoning with Kikkoman Soy Sauce and White pepper powder. Prepare slurry using corn starch and water. Add the slurry to the sauce and adjust according to the desired consistency. Finish with Fresh Coriander.

Step 3

Heat another pan and add some oil once hot. As the oil gets very hot, add the Jumbo Prawns and stir fry for about 2 minutes. Add the Kikkoman Manchurian Sauce and mix well. Simmer until the Jumbo prawns are cooked. Serve with noodles or steamed rice.

Recipe-ID: 1536

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