Hot and Spicy Singaporean Shrimp Dish

Ingredients

20 oz prawns
3 cloves shallot (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (chopped)
1 tbsp ginger (grated)
1 red chili (seeded and chopped)
1/4 cup tomato ketchup
3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
2 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 cup water
1 egg (beaten)
6 tbsp oil
1 tsp cornstarch

Thickening

1 tsp cornstarch
1 tbsp water

Method

1. Cut open the back of each prawn. Dust with cornstarch.
2. Heat 4 tbsp oil in a pan. Pan-fry the prawns until golden brown. Remove.
3. Add another 2 tbsp oil, sauté shallot, garlic and ginger until fragrant.
4. Add tomato ketchup, sweet chili sauce and light soy sauce. Pour in water.
5. Return prawns and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes. Add the thickening and cook until sauce thickens.
6. Stir in the egg. Serve hot when the egg is cooked.

Source: Hong Kong magazine