Prawns, Vietnamese style

600g medium-size prawns


3 stalks lemon grass(serai) , sliced and chopped finely
3-5 chilli padi, chopped finely
2 dried chillies, chopped finely
1-2 Bombay onions


Seasoning  :


4 tbsp tom yam paste
2  tbsp tamarind paste(asam java)
2 tbsp sugar
Combine the above 3 items with some water , about 12 tbsp


1/2  tsp sesame oil






Method:


1)  Season prawns with a pinch of salt and sugar.


2)  Toss in 1 cup of corn flour


3)  Deep fry marinated prawns in hot oil until crispy. Drain away the oil.


4)  Heat kuali with oil and fry chopped ingredients until fragrant.


5)  Add seasoning and fry well.


6)Toss in the prawns and stir fry well.


Lastly, add sesame oil.