A plate of tingling prawns can be part an Asian-themed feast.
A plate of tingling prawns can be part an Asian-themed feast.William Meppem

Chillies and Sichuan peppercorns give this prawn dish its requisite"tingle"and fragrance.

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Ingredients

  • 32 Australian tiger prawns,cooked

  • 4 spring onions

  • ½ cup peanut oil

  • 3 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns

  • 4 long green chillies

  • 3cm piece ginger, julienned

  • ½ cup coarsely chopped coriander leaves

  • 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander stem

  • 3 tsp caster sugar

  • 2 tsp sea salt

  • 4 tsp rice wine vinegar

Method

  1. Peel and de-vein the prawns,then halve lengthways.

    Thinly slice white ends of spring onions into rounds and reserve. Chop green ends of onions and combine with oil in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes to infuse. Cool to room temperature,then strain.

    Dry-roast Sichuan peppercorns in a small frypan for 1-2 minutes,until fragrant. Finely grind using a mortar and pestle.

    Finely chop 2 chillies. Using a mortar and pestle,pound chopped chillies with the Sichuan pepper,ginger,¼ cup of coriander leaf,coriander stem,sugar and salt to a fine paste. Add vinegar and green onion oil,mix to combine and set aside.

    Thinly slice remaining chilli. Combine in a bowl with prawns and sliced spring onions and remaining coriander. Drizzle with dressing,toss well to coat,arrange on a serving plate and serve immediately.

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Neil PerryNeil Perry is a restaurateur,chef and former Good Weekend columnist.

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