Sweet and Sour Prawns with Tamarind Authentic Thai Stir-Fry Recipe

Sweet and Sour Prawns with Tamarind, authentic Thai stir-fry with basil and cashew nuts

Bring authentic Thai flavours to your kitchen with this delicious Sweet and Sour Prawns with Tamarind. The balance of tangy tamarind juice, the sweetness of coconut sugar, and the fragrance of Thai basil makes this stir-fry a must-try dish. Quick to prepare in a wok, it’s perfect for a flavourful weeknight dinner or to impress your guests with a genuine taste of Thailand.

📖 Recipe: Sweet and Sour Prawns with Tamarind

Ingredients (serves 2)

• Oil for frying

• 20 g cashew nuts

• 1 dried cayenne pepper, stem and seeds removed, sliced

• 20 g shallots, sliced

• 1 small handful Thai basil

• 300 g prawns, shelled, deveined

• A few coriander leaves

Seasoning

• 1 tablespoon coconut sugar

• 3 tablespoons tamarind juice

• 1 tablespoon fish sauce

• 2 tablespoons chicken stock

Instructions

1. Heat oil and fry the cashew nuts until golden brown. Set aside on kitchen paper.

2. Fry the cayenne pepper briefly, then remove. Fry the shallots until crisp. Set aside. Fry half of the basil leaves until crisp and set aside.

3. Stir-fry the prawns in two tablespoons of the same oil for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

4. Add the seasoning and half the fried shallots. Stir and cook for another minute until prawns are done.

5. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with cashew nuts, chilli, shallots, fresh and fried basil, and coriander leaves.

👉 Tip: Best served with steamed jasmine rice for a complete Thai meal.

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