Oriental Tamarind Prawns

This recipe was given by a special Chinese friend, Mrs. Toh. I love the sweet and tangy tamarind taste in this dish..You must try this!!YUMMMMMMMM......and its super easy!!

15 large prawns
1/2 cup of tamarind
1 teaspoon of white pepper powder
2 tablespoon water
2 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoon vegetable oil.

In a bowl, marinade the prawn with the tamarind, white pepper and water for 30 minutes to an hour.
heat up oil in a wok and put in the prawns and tamarind in the wok. put in the sugar and pinch of salt. Stir-fry till the sauce thickens. You may add some sliced Thai chilli or some chilli paste if you like it hot.