Spicy Lemongrass Prawn Parcels with Tamarind Glaze

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the chopped prawns, minced lemongrass, chopped chilies, minced garlic, grated ginger, fish sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and lime juice. Mix well to ensure all prawns are evenly coated. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.

   ~20 min
2. 2

   Add the chopped cilantro to the prawn mixture and stir to combine.

   ~2 min
3. 3

   Lay out the wonton wrappers. Place about 1 tablespoon of the prawn mixture in the center of each wrapper. Carefully fold the wrapper into a parcel shape, ensuring the filling is sealed inside. You can pleat the edges or bring all corners together. Moisten the edges with a little water if needed to seal.

   ~15 min
4. 4

   Prepare your steamer by filling the bottom pot with water and bringing it to a boil. Line the steamer basket with parchment paper, poking a few holes for steam to circulate.

   ~5 min
5. 5

   Arrange the prawn parcels in the steamer basket, ensuring they do not touch each other. Steam for 8-10 minutes, or until the prawns are pink and cooked through and the wrappers are translucent.

   ~10 min
6. 6

   While the parcels are steaming, prepare the tamarind glaze. In a small saucepan, combine the tamarind paste, brown sugar, and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and the glaze has thickened slightly, about 3-5 minutes.

   ~7 min
7. 7

   Remove the steamed parcels from the steamer. Drizzle with the warm tamarind glaze just before serving.

   ~2 min