Stir Fried Shrimp with Curry Powder

As the curry powder is sprinkled into the wok consisting of garlic and chilis, the crackling sounds signal the aromas are released giving this tasty seafood dish its distinct flavor. Combined with fresh eggs and prawns cooked to a vibrant red complexion, this dish is ideal for a beach setting where each bite of this dish can be enjoyed as the ocean breeze gently caresses your face. With bold flavors such as this, no wonder it has become one of the better known dishes to Thai cuisine, known as Koong Pad Phong Garee (กุ้งผัดผงกะหรี่).

Main Ingredients

• 300 grams prawns (peeled and deveined)
• 1/2 white onion sliced
• 2-3 pcs red chili
• 2 eggs
• 1 stalk celery leaves chopped
• 2 stalks green onion

Seasoning Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp yellow curry powder
• 3 Tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 fish sauce
• 1 tsp granulated sugar
• 2 Tbsp Tapioca flour and water

Creating your Dish

1. Heat oil in wok then stir fry garlic, onions, and chilis
2. Add the peeled prawns and cook slighly
3. Pour in a half cup of water into the wok and bring to a boil
4. Incorporate the dish with seasoning ingredients of oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar and curry powder
5. Stir in the cracked eggs into the mixture and add flour with water to thicken
6. Garnish with leaves of celery and serve

Fresh prawns bought from the local market

Peeled prawns

Minced garlic and chopped chilis

2 cracked chicken eggs

Stalks of celery and green onion

Chopped celery and green onions

Sliced white onions

Stir fried shrimp with garlic and chili

Water added to the mixture

Mixture of flour and water to be added to thicken the dish

Adding the greens to the dish

 

Final product