serves 4
8 cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste
2 tablespoons tapioca flour
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided, or as needed
1 pound whole unpeeled prawns, divided
Combine garlic, tapioca flour, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and white pepper in a bowl; add prawns and toss to coat.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a heavy skillet over high heat. Add 1/2 of the prawns in single layer; fry until golden brown and crispy, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining oil and remaining prawns.
Tips
Use wok instead of skillet, if desired.
Prawns can be fried in three batches or more, if needed, depending on the size of your skillet or wok.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
377 Calories
25g Fat
20g Carbs
21g Protein