Chilli prawn bao buns recipe

Spicy chilli prawns and bao buns are a match made in heaven.

Light, tasty and quick to put together, these filled bao buns make the perfect barbecue party dish or easy dinner option. Serve extra slaw on the side to complete the meal.

Chilli prawn bao buns

Serves 4

Ingredients

500g raw prawn cutlets

1 tsp salt

4 Tbsp chilli garlic sauce

2 Tbsp cooking oil

8 bao buns

2 cups slaw mix

6 Tbsp mayonnaise

3 limes, 2 juiced, 1 halved

Salt and pepper

A handful fresh coriander leaves

2 red chillies, thinly sliced

Method

1. If you are using frozen prawns, place them in a large bowl and cover with cold water and salt. Leave for 30 minutes or until defrosted.
2. Dress the slaw with the mayonnaise and lime juice, and season with salt and pepper. Toss until well mixed.
3. Steam the bao buns according to packet instructions and cover with a clean tea towel until the prawns are cooked.
4. When the prawns are ready, drain, rinse and pat dry with a paper towel. Transfer them to a bowl and coat them in chilli garlic sauce.
5. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the prawns for 1-2 minutes until they turn pink. Set aside.
6. To assemble, place a small handful of salad in a bao bun, add the prawns, and top with chilli and coriander leaves. Squeeze some fresh lime juice over them before serving.

NOTE: These chilli prawns are easy to cook on the barbecue if you’re doing some outdoor entertaining.