Passion Fruit & Lemon Prawn Salad

Alright, here's how I made this amazing dish, step by step! --- Passion Fruit & Lemon Prawn Salad - My Recipe! First off, I started with some beautiful fresh prawns, along with thinly sliced lemons and calamansi (or small limes), and some passion fruit for that unique tropical tang. I also got my aromatics ready: sliced green onions, ginger, red onion, and fresh cilantro and mint. To cook the prawns, I brought a pot of water to a rolling boil. Once it was bubbling nicely, I tossed in some green onion pieces, a few slices of ginger, and a splash of rice wine. This really helps to infuse flavor and eliminate any unwanted odors from the prawns. Then, I added my live prawns directly into the boiling water. I let them cook for exactly three minutes after the water returned to a boil – that's just enough time for them to turn perfectly pink and opaque. Immediately after cooking, I drained the hot water and plunged the prawns into a bowl filled with ice-cold water and ice cubes. This "ice bath" is crucial; it stops the cooking process instantly and makes the prawns incredibly firm and succulent. Once they were chilled, I peeled them, removing the heads and shells, leaving the tails on for a nicer presentation. Next up, the star of the show: the sauce! I heated a wok with a bit of oil, then added a generous amount of minced garlic and finely chopped red chilies. I let those sizzle until fragrant, filling my kitchen with an amazing aroma. Then, I poured in some soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a touch of shrimp or fish sauce. To balance it all out, I added salt, sugar, a dash of MSG (for that umami kick), and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. I stirred it all together until it was a beautiful, glossy red sauce. Finally, it was time to assemble the salad! In a large bowl, I combined my peeled, chilled prawns with the thinly sliced red onion, fresh cilantro, chopped green bell peppers, the lemon and calamansi slices, and a handful of fresh mint leaves. Then, I drizzled that incredible spicy garlic sauce all over it. The secret ingredient that really elevates this dish is the passion fruit pulp – I scraped out all the seeds and pulp directly into the salad. With everything in the bowl, I gave it a good toss to ensure every piece was coated in that vibrant, flavorful dressing. It's a quick mix, but you want to make sure all those delicious ingredients are well combined. And that's it! My Spicy Passion Fruit & Lemon Prawn Salad was ready to serve. It's incredibly refreshing, packed with flavor, and perfect for a warm day. Enjoy! #FoodRecipe / #CookingRecipe #Homemade #CookingTutorial #EasyRecipes