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Giant Freshwater Prawns, also known as large freshwater shrimp, hail from the Pacific-Indian Ocean and North Australia. These prawns play a vital role in the market due to their highly nutritious meat, regarded as a valuable food source.
1. Giant Freshwater Prawns in Tamarind Sauce
Ingredients for making Giant Freshwater Prawns in Tamarind Sauce
- Fresh Giant Freshwater Prawns 500g
- Tamarind concentrate
- Avocado, garlic 1 bulb, 1 chili pepper
- Roasted peanuts 100g
- Seasonings: fish sauce, sugar, broth cubes, MSG
How to make Giant Freshwater Prawns in Tamarind Sauce
Step 1: Prepare the ingredients for Giant Freshwater Prawns in Tamarind Sauce
- After purchasing Giant Freshwater Prawns, trim the whiskers and head, then rinse thoroughly and let drain.
- Peel and finely mince garlic cloves
- Rinse chili peppers and chop them finely
- Crush peanuts into small pieces
Step 2: Make tamarind sauce
- Heat the pan, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, let it heat up, then sauté minced garlic and chopped chili until fragrant. Add tamarind extract, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon of broth cubes. Stir well until the seasonings dissolve, taste and adjust the flavor. Simmer until the sauce thickens, then turn off the heat.
Step 3: Fry the prawns
- Heat the pan, add a bit of butter and minced garlic, sauté until fragrant. Add the prawns and shallow fry until golden brown.
Step 4: Make Giant Freshwater Prawns in Tamarind Sauce
- Keep the pan with tamarind sauce, slowly add the butter-fried prawns, toss to ensure the prawns absorb the flavors. Simmer the prawns over low heat for about 5 minutes to ensure the sauce evenly coats the prawns. When the prawns are evenly cooked, turn off the heat.
- When serving, place the prawns on a plate, drizzle the remaining sauce from the pan over them, sprinkle a little crushed peanuts on top, and enjoy.
Finished Dish: Giant Freshwater Prawns in Tamarind Sauce
Finished Dish: Sweet and Sour Tamarind Giant Freshwater Prawns
The Giant Freshwater Prawns in tamarind sauce, once completed, offer a uniquely fragrant and delicious taste. The firm and succulent prawn meat blends seamlessly with the sweet and sour tamarind sauce. Enjoy it paired with hot rice or elevate the experience with a glass of wine.
2. Steamed Giant Freshwater Prawns with Ginger and Spring Onions
Ingredients for Steamed Giant Freshwater Prawns with Ginger and Spring Onions
- 1kg of fresh Giant Freshwater Prawns
- Use 5 sprigs of spring onions and 3 fresh chili peppers for a burst of flavors.
- Employ 1 ginger root and 2 limes to enhance the zesty aroma.
- Season with a mix of sugar, broth cubes, black pepper, and a pinch of MSG for a perfect blend.
Step into making Steamed Giant Freshwater Prawns with Ginger and Spring Onions.
Step 1: Preparing ingredients for Steamed Giant Freshwater Prawns with Ginger and Spring Onions.
- After acquiring the Giant Freshwater Prawns, trim the whiskers and head. Use a knife to cut along the back, removing the dorsal vein. Rinse thoroughly and let drain.
- Clean and finely slice the ginger into small strands.
- Wash the chili peppers, cut them into small pieces, and clean the spring onions. Cut the spring onions into small sections.
Step 2: Steaming Giant Freshwater Prawns with Ginger and Spring Onions.
- Pour 500ml of water into a pot, add ginger, chili peppers, broth cubes, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then add the prawns, cover, and steam until cooked.
- Once the prawns are cooked, add the spring onions, cover again, and let it steam for an additional 2 - 3 minutes to enhance the aroma of the garlic and onions.
Finished Dish: Steamed Giant Freshwater Prawns with Ginger
Exquisite dish: Steamed ginger green crab claws
The green crab, steamed with ginger, exudes a delightful fragrance. The sweet and firm texture of the crab blends perfectly with the refreshing aroma of ginger. Adding a dash of salt, pepper, and lime guarantees a dish that will not disappoint your family.
3. Green crab simmered with pork belly
Ingredients for making green crab simmered with pork belly
- 500g of fresh green prawns
- 300g of pork belly
- 1 coconut from Ben Tre
- 3 sprigs of spring onion, 1 bulb of garlic, 1 bulb of dried shallots
- Seasonings: fish sauce, seasoning powder, bouillon cubes, peppercorns..
How to make green crab simmered with pork belly
Step 1: Prepare ingredients for green crab simmered with pork belly
- Clean the green prawns, remove the whiskers and heads. Use a knife to split the back of the prawns, remove the black dorsal vein, then wash and drain.
- Clean pork belly, cut it into appropriately sized small pieces.
- Pick and wash spring onions, then chop finely.
- Peel and crush dried shallots and garlic, then finely chop them.
- Extract coconut water from a Ben Tre coconut and set aside.
Step 2: Marinate spices for prawns and pork belly
- Place the prawns in a bowl, add a pinch of bouillon, seasoning powder, and peppercorns. Mix well and marinate for 15 - 20 minutes.
- Marinate the pork belly in a separate bowl with bouillon, fish sauce, seasoning powder, and peppercorns. Mix well and marinate for 15 minutes.
Step 3: Cook green crab simmered with pork belly
- Heat a pan, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, and sauté finely chopped dried shallots and garlic until fragrant. Stir-fry the pork until slightly firm, then pour coconut water in and simmer until the meat is cooked and absorbs the flavors.
- Sauté prawns separately with dried shallots and finely chopped garlic until cooked. Turn off the heat, transfer the prawns to the simmering pork, mix well, and simmer until the liquid reduces. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- When serving, plate the prawns and pork, garnish with some fresh spring onions for an appealing presentation. Enjoy immediately!
Finished dish: Green crab simmered with pork belly
Finished dish: Green crab simmered with pork belly
Green crab simmered with pork belly, once completed, boasts an enticing aroma. The sweet flavor of the crab harmonizes with the delicious tenderness of the pork belly. Add the fragrant coconut water, the spicy kick of peppercorns, and the vibrant color of spring onions. Enjoy it with hot rice for a delicious and satisfying meal.
4. Green crab in garlic butter sauce
Ingredients for making green crab in garlic butter sauce
- 500g of fresh green prawns
- 100g of ripe avocado
- 2 bulbs of garlic, 3 fresh chili peppers
- 2 leaves of lettuce, 2 tomatoes, 1 cucumber
- Seasonings: fish sauce, peppercorns, sugar, bouillon, cooking oil
How to make green crab in garlic butter sauce
Step 1: Prepare ingredients for green crab in garlic butter sauce
- After buying green prawns, remove the whiskers and heads, then wash them thoroughly and let them drain.
- Peel and finely chop garlic
- Pick fresh lettuce, wash it with water, and let it drain.
- Clean tomatoes, slice them thinly, peel and cut the cucumber into thin slices.
Step 2: Fry the prawns
- Heat a pan, add a bit of butter, and sauté finely chopped garlic until fragrant. Slowly add the prawns to the pan, pan-fry briefly until both sides are evenly golden. Turn off the heat, transfer the prawns to a separate plate.
Step 3: Make garlic butter sauce for green crab
- Heat a pan, add butter and garlic, sauté until fragrant. Add 1/2 tablespoon bouillon, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1/2 tablespoon salt, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 tablespoon peppercorns, and a bit of water to the pan. Stir well to dissolve the seasonings. Adjust the taste, then add the golden-fried prawns to the pan. Mix well with the garlic butter sauce to ensure it coats the prawns completely. Simmer until the prawns are cooked and absorb the flavors. Turn off the heat.
- When serving, place the prawns on a plate with a bed of lettuce, pour the remaining garlic butter sauce from the pan over the prawns, and enjoy with tomatoes and cucumber.
Finished dish: Green crab in garlic butter sauce
Finished dish: Green crab in garlic butter sauce
Green crab in garlic butter sauce is an irresistibly delightful dish with the aromatic fragrance of garlic butter. The firm and sweet texture of the green crab meat, combined with the rich and creamy sauce, promises to be an excellent choice for gatherings and celebrations with friends.
5. Grilled green crab with cheese
Ingredients for making grilled green crab with cheese
- 1kg of fresh green prawns
- 2 blocks of laughing cow cheese
- Mayonnaise sauce
- Plant-based butter
- Fresh herbs, peppercorns
- Seasonings: sugar, fish sauce..
How to make grilled green crab with cheese
Step 1: Prepare ingredients for grilled green crab with cheese
- After purchasing the prawns, remove the whiskers and heads. Split the prawns in half to remove the vein, then wash and drain them.
- Pick and wash the fresh herbs, then chop them finely.
Step 2: Mix the sauce
- Mix laughing cow cheese, mayonnaise sauce, plant-based butter, sugar, peppercorns, and finely chopped herbs together to create a creamy mixture.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the slit of each halved prawn, ensuring even distribution.
Step 3: Grill the prawns
- Arrange the prawns, evenly coated with the sauce, on a baking tray. Grill at 180 degrees for 10 minutes, then flip the prawns and continue grilling at 170 degrees for an additional 3 minutes.
- Once the prawns are cooked, plate them in an enticing manner and enjoy them while they're still hot.
Finished dish: Grilled green crab with cheese
Here is a compilation of delicious dishes made from green prawns. We hope this information is helpful for your family and festive gatherings.
