Goong Tod Kratiem Prik Thai (Prawns Fried with Garlic and White Pepper)

In this pad kratiem recipe, prawns are coated in tapioca flour, fish sauce, soy sauce, garlic, and white pepper, then fried with the peel intact.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 377 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 8 cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste
• 2 tablespoons tapioca flour
• 1 pound whole unpeeled prawns, divided
• 0.5 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil, divided, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine garlic, tapioca flour, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and white pepper in a bowl; add prawns and toss to coat.

Step 2

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.