Er Yi's Kong Pou Mantis Prawns

mantis prawns

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: crab

Shrimp is a leaner alternative, while crab can be more affordable.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Hoisin sauce offers a similar sweetness with fewer calories.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener, while flour is often cheaper.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is often less expensive.

Clean and devein mantis prawns and regular prawns, removing shells and tails.

Chop onions and ginger finely.

Prepare dried chillies as desired.

Heat oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering.

Add onions and ginger, stir-frying until fragrant.

Add mantis prawns and regular prawns to the wok, cooking until they turn pink.

Stir in dried chillies and cook for another minute.

Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, and ABC sweet soy sauce in a bowl.

Pour sauce mixture over prawns and vegetables, stirring to coat evenly.

Sprinkle rice flour over the mixture, stirring until sauce thickens.

Add white pepper and salt, mixing well.

Garnish with additional ingredients as desired before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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