🦐 Golden Prawns・Hong Kong-style Salted Egg Crispy Creative Dish

Editor's Preface

Golden Prawns have become a popular side dish in Hong Kong restaurants and private dining establishments in recent years! The rich, savory, and flaky salted egg yolk envelops the sweet, chewy prawns, creating a golden, eye-catching dish. After numerous experiments combining the bubbling salted egg yolk with the aromatic butter, we've finally nailed this Hong Kong-style flavor. Every bite is so salty, fresh, and fragrant that you can't stop eating!

🛒 Ingredients preparation

• 8–10 medium-large shrimp

• 4–6 salted egg yolks

• 30–40g butter

• 2 cloves of garlic (minced)

• appropriate amount of cornstarch

• Black pepper, sugar, and a pinch of salt

• 1.5 tablespoons rice wine

• Oil (for frying)

• (Optional) Red bell pepper and green onion for garnish

🍳 Detailed steps and guide

1️⃣ Processing materials

• Cut off the shrimp's whiskers and legs, pick out the shrimp intestines with a toothpick, cut the edge of the back (to make it more flavorful), wash it clean and absorb the moisture.

• Steam the salted egg yolks for 10-15 minutes until cooked through. Mash with a fork and set aside.

• Marinate the shrimp with salt, black pepper and rice wine for 15 minutes.

2️⃣ Bread the shrimp and half-fry

• Coat the shrimp with a thin layer of cornstarch to keep them tender and crispy.

• Heat a suitable amount of oil in a hot wok and fry the shrimps over medium heat until both sides turn orange-red. Remove from the pan and drain the oil for about 2-3 minutes.

3️⃣ Sandy golden egg yolk

• Heat butter in a wok over low heat until melted, then add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.

• Add crushed salted egg yolks in several batches and stir-fry over medium-low heat until bubbly and crunchy.

• Add sugar and salt to taste (adjust according to the saltiness of the salted egg yolk).

4️⃣ Quick stir-fry

• Return the shrimp to the wok and stir-fry over high heat for 30 seconds until each shrimp is evenly coated with mayonnaise.

• Sprinkle chopped green onions and red peppers immediately, stir-fry lightly over high heat for a few times and serve.

💡 Editor's Tips

• Salted egg yolks can be steamed or baked to make them more sandy.

• Pat the shrimps dry before frying to ensure they are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside without being greasy.

• Don’t use too high a heat on the butter, otherwise the salted egg yolk will burn and turn bitter.

• The key to making sand is to fry the egg yolk until big bubbles appear and each grain is distinct.

• Eat immediately after frying, don’t bake it too long so that the shrimp won’t become tough.

😋 Eating experience

The golden shrimp is crispy on the outside, and the tender, chewy shrimp meat is wrapped in the savory, savory salted egg yolk. The sauce is super smooth and tempting! It's a must-have for Chinese New Year and any family night out! 🦐🥚✨

Try the whole plate of Hong Kong-style golden prawns tonight, I guarantee they’ll be sold out in seconds!