THE BLACK-PEPPER REEF-SNAP

(Our Play on Thai Garlic Pepper Prawns)

THE BLACK-PEPPER REEF-SNAP

Ingredients: 400g King Prawns, 2 tbsp Black peppercorns (coarsely crushed), 4 cloves Garlic (minced), 1 tbsp Fish sauce, 1 tsp Sugar, Handful of fresh Coriander...

Ingredients

  • 400g King Prawns
  • 2 tbsp Black peppercorns (coarsely crushed)
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp Fish sauce
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • Handful of fresh Coriander

Cooking Method

  1. The Scorch High-heat stir-fry prawns in oil for 2 minutes until they turn pink; remove.
  2. The Architect Sauté garlic and crushed pepper until golden and intensely fragrant.
  3. The Bloom Add fish sauce and sugar with a 20ml splash of water; boil for 30 seconds to form a dark, peppery syrup.
  4. The Marriage Toss the prawns back in until they are dry-coated in the garlic-pepper crust.
  5. The Finish Garnish with a massive amount of raw coriander.

Cuisine: Asian

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