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Macau-Style Stuffed Prawns

Cultural Context

Macau-Style Stuffed Prawns reflect the region's unique blend of Portuguese and Chinese culinary traditions. This dish is often served during festive occasions, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune. The combination of fresh prawns and a savory filling makes it a beloved choice for celebrations. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Macau, appearing on menus in various parts of Asia and among seafood lovers worldwide.

MacaneseMOmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb prawns
4 oz pork fat
8 oz fish paste
1 cup water chestnuts, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

pork fat

🥗Healthier: lean ground chicken

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Lean ground chicken reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

fish paste

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu offers a vegetarian option while maintaining a similar texture.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides healthy fats with a different flavor profile.

water chestnuts

🥗Healthier: jicama

💰Cheaper: canned water chestnuts

Jicama is a fresh alternative with a similar crunch.

1

Clean prawns and remove shells, leaving tails intact.

2

Devein prawns and butterfly them without cutting through completely.

3

Chop pork fat, water chestnuts, green onions, ginger, and garlic finely.

4

Mix chopped ingredients with fish paste, soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch in a bowl.

5

Add beaten egg to the mixture and stir until well combined.

6

Stuff each prawn with the mixture, pressing gently to secure.

7

Coat stuffed prawns in bread crumbs evenly.

8

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat until shimmering.

9

Fry stuffed prawns until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

10

Remove prawns and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Cooking Techniques

choppingmixingfrying

Equipment Needed

deep panmixing bowlknifecutting boardpaper towels

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

shellfishgluten

Also Known As

Prawn PasteShrimp Stuffed Prawns

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