Fried Thai Tom Yam King Prawn

Ingredients:
8-12 king prawn ~ washed & unshelled (head & tail keep intact)
3 tbsp oil
1 tbsp tom yam paste
1 tsp brown sugar
2-3 bird's eye chilies
2 stalk lemongrass ~ cut 2" long
5 kaffir leaves
2 shallots ~ finely sliced
1 clove garlic ~ chopped

Directions:

1. Marinate the prawns with 1 tbsp oil, tom yam paste & brown sugar for about 10 mins.
2. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan, add sliced shallots & onion; saute for 1-2 mins.  Add the chilies, lemongrass & kaffir leaves to saute till fragrant.
3. Then add in the marinade prawn, fry until shells turn pink.
4. Garnish some chopped coriander leaves & serve hot.