Cereal Prawns
featured in Cereal Recipes Which Aren't Breakfast
Nothing can compare to experiencing Singapore in real life — but this recipe for Cereal Prawns gets you pretty close.
September 14, 2020
Under 30 minutes

Under 30 minutes
Ingredients
for 4 servings
- 16 prawns
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ cup original flavour instant cereal drink (60 g)
- 1 teaspoon chicken powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk powder
- ½ cup butter (50 g)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 5 bird-eye chillis, sliced
- 40 curry leaves
Nutrition Info
- Calories 329
- Fat 26g
- Carbs 8g
- Fiber 6g
- Sugar 4g
- Protein 15g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
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Preparation
- Remove the outer shells and legs from prawns, devein, then set aside in a bowl.
- Cover the prawns with beaten egg, flour, and cornstarch, then stir using a set of chopsticks ensuring to coat each prawn.
- Heat oil in a wok over medium heat, then once it comes up to temperature fry prawns in batches of five for two minutes. Repeat until all prawns are cooked, then set aside.
- In a bowl, add original flavour instant cereal drink, chicken powder, sugar and milk powder, then stir to combine.
- In a large frying pan, melt butter then add chilli and curry leaves, frying until butter starts to bubble.
- Add the prawns to the pan and give a quick stir to coat in butter, then quickly add the dry cereal ingredients and continue to stir until the prawns are fully coated.
- Serve prawns on a plate with all the cereal crumbs.
- Enjoy!
