Thai Stir - Fried Prawns With Tamarind - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 ounces tamarind paste
5 fluid ounces boiling water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons onions, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
6 dried red chilies, chopped
2 tablespoons soft brown sugar
2 tablespoons chicken stock
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 lb prawns, cooked and shelled
2 spring onions, sliced (to garnish)

Preparation

Heat half of the oil in a wok or frying pan and fry the onion, garlic and chillies till golden.
Add all the other ingredients EXCEPT FOR THE PRAWNS. Bring the mixture to the boil, remove from the heat and allow to cool.
Add the prawns and coat with the sauce, set aside to allow the prawns to marinate.
Reheat the wok, add the sauce with the prawns and heat for two mins, do not over cook the prawns or they will toughen.
Serve garnished with the spring onion.