Print: Goong Tod Kratiem Prik Thai (Prawns Fried with Garlic and White Pepper)

This dish is a classic Thai preparation of protein. It's a very satisfying dish, especially made with shell-on shrimp. We eat shrimp, shells and all, so we don't miss out on any flavor. It's also a kid-friendly dinner dish. Serve with lots of rice.

Prep

18 min

Cook

31 min

Servings

Difficulty

Medium

Ingredients

8 cloves garlic , chopped, or more to taste
2 tablespoons tapioca flour
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon white sugar
0.5 teaspoons ground white pepper
0.25 cups vegetable oil , divided, or as needed
1 pound whole unpeeled prawns , divided

Instructions

1 Combine garlic, tapioca flour, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and white pepper in a bowl; add prawns and toss to coat.
2 Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a heavy skillet over high heat. Add 1/2 of the prawns in single layer; fry until golden brown and crispy, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining oil and remaining prawns.

Nutrition per serving

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