These shrimps are so big, sweet and perfectly crispy. A hearty serving of prawns covered in a heap of crisp fried cried cereal. Our no-stress recipe from home cook Celia Lim to cook the ultimate Butter Cereal Prawns dish.
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 4 to 6 pax | 30 minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 30 minutes |
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These shrimps are so big, sweet and perfectly crispy. A hearty serving of prawns covered in a heap of crisp fried cried cereal. Our no-stress recipe from home cook Celia Lim to cook the ultimate Butter Cereal Prawns dish.
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Ingredients
- 500 gm prawns large size and fresh
- 1 sprig curry leaves washed and patted dry
- 2 chilli padi sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- oil for deep frying
Egg yolk mixture ingredients (A)
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 tbsp evaporated milk
Cereal mixture ingredients (B)
- 4 tbsp cereal Nestum brand
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp chicken seasoning powder
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the prawn, egg yolk and cereal mixture
- Prawn: Trim the legs, whiskers and rostrum. Cut a slit along the back of the prawns. De-vein and wash thoroughly. Pat dry. Sprinkle some salt, toss and set aside.
- Egg Yolk mixture: Mix all ingredients together.
- Cereal mixture: Mix all ingredients together.
Step 2: Deep fry the prawns
- In a pot with oil, heat to 160 degree Celsius. Deep fry the prawn for 30 secs or until it is cooked through. Do not overcook the prawns. Dish out and drain on paper towel.
Step 3: Cook the butter cereal prawns and serve
- In a large pan or wok, heat butter over low heat. When the butter melts and begins to bubble, pour the egg yolk mixture in slowly. Keep stirring until the mixture becomes a thread like consistency.
- Add in curry leaves, cut chilli padi and continue to stir-fry over low heat till the curry leaves emit a subtle fragrance.
- Add in cereal mixture and continue to fry till the cereal is crisp and light.
- Add in prawn, toss to coat well. Transfer to a plate and serve right away.