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Oatmeal Prawns

Prep & Cook Time:

30 minutes

Serving:

Serves 4

Difficulty Level:

Type:

Easy

Dietitian-approved

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About the Recipe

This popular Singaporean dish is given a healthy twist by boiling instead of deep-frying the prawns.

Ingredients

  • Prawns (shrimps) – 12, large, peeled, tails left intact

  • Salt – to taste

  • Ground black pepper – to taste

  • Low-fat mayonnaise – 2 Tbsp


Marinade

  • Margarine – 2 Tbsp

  • Curry leaves – 30

  • Lemon grass – 1-2 stalks, tough outer leaves removed, ends trimmed and finely chopped

  • Bird's eye chillies – 4, finely sliced

  • Oatmeal – 125 g (4½ OZ)

  • Sugar – 1 tsp

  • Salt – a pinch

Preparation

Step 1


Place prawns in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper and leave aside to marinate for 10 minutes.


Step 2


Bring a pot of water to the boil. Place prawns in to cook until they turn pink, then remove from heat, drain and set aside.


Step 3


In a wok, heat margarine over medium heat. Add curry leaves and stir-fry until fragrant, then add lemongrass and chillies and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add oatmeal, sugar and salt and stir to mix well. Stir-fry mixture for 2 minutes, or until oatmeal turns golden brown and crisp. Remove from heat and set aside in a large bowl.


Step 4


Place prawns in a clean mixing bowl and add mayonnaise. Toss until evenly coated. Add oatmeal mixture and toss until prawns are well coated. Serve immediately.


Source:

A Cookbook for Diabetics by dietitian and a chef - Magdalin Cheong & Daniel Yeo

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