- Where can I get tamarind?
- Asian or international shops as paste. If pods, soak and sieve seeds.
Tamarind-glazed king prawn tacos
Tamarind is a legume fruit with flesh that is amazingly sour and fruity at once. In Mexico, it's combined with sugar and chilli to create one of the most exciting sweet-sour-spicy flavour profiles. This sauce coats the fried prawns like a glaze, caramelising in the hot pan.
Ingredients
400
g
King prawns
2
tbsp
Olive oil
2
cloves
Garlic
1
pc
Lime
1
tsp
Salt
1
tsp
Pepper
8
pcs
Tortillas
3
tbsp
Tamarind paste
1
tbsp
Brown sugar
2
tbsp
Orange juice
1
pc
Chilli pepper
10
g
Fresh coriander
1
pc
Red onion
100
g
Cabbage
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Equipment Needed
- Frying pan
- Small saucepan
Allergen Information
Crustaceans
Instructions
1
✓
Clean prawns. Make sauce: boil tamarind, sugar, orange juice, and chopped chilli together.
Tip: Taste it! Tamarind acidity varies by brand, adjust balance with sugar.
2
✓
Fry prawns in garlic oil on high heat.
Tip: Don't crowd pan so they sear, not steam.
3
✓
When prawns are almost done, pour over some sauce and let it bake on (glazing).
Tip: Sugary sauce caramelises fast on prawns, creating extra flavour layer.
4
✓
Serve with thinly sliced vegetables.
Tip: Fresh, crunchy veg needed with sticky, intense sauce.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 400 g King prawns
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 pc Lime
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 8 pcs Tortillas
- 3 tbsp Tamarind paste
- 1 tbsp Brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Orange juice
- 1 pc Chilli pepper
- 10 g Fresh coriander
- 1 pc Red onion
- 100 g Cabbage