Looking for a warm family meal for a cool evening? This prawn sapasui recipe combines raw peeled prawn cutlets, glass noodles and vegetables with savoury soy and oyster sauces for an easy island-style dinner.
With quick-cooking prawns and simple ingredients, it’s a practical option for quick family dinners and a comforting addition to your winter comfort food rotation.
Why You’ll Love This Prawn Sapasui
- Quick to Cook: Once everything is prepared, the prawns, vegetables and noodles come together quickly.
- Simple Ingredients: Glass noodles, vegetables and savoury sauces make this an easy meal to prepare.
- Mild and Savoury: The recipe has a mild flavour, with chilli easily added at the table for extra heat.
- Great for Sharing: Warm noodles, vegetables and prawns make a filling meal for the family.
Quick Cooking Guide
- Prep time: 10–15 minutes
- Cook time: About 10–15 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 400g raw peeled prawn cutlets, thawed
- 200g glass/cellophane noodles
- ½ medium cabbage, shredded
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- Spring onion or coriander, optional
How to Make Prawn Sapasui
1. Soften the Noodles
- Place the glass noodles in a large bowl and cover with warm water.
- Soak for about 15 minutes, or according to the packet instructions, until soft and pliable.
- Don’t soak the noodles for longer than needed, as they will soften further in the pan.
- Drain well and set aside.
2. Cook the Vegetables
- Have your ingredients prepared before you start, as the dish comes together quickly.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add the cabbage and carrot and stir-fry until they begin to soften.
Optional: Add capsicum, bean sprouts or extra spring onion if you want more vegetables.
3. Add the Prawns
- Add the thawed raw peeled prawn cutlets after the vegetables have started cooking to help prevent overcooking.
- Stir-fry until the prawns are pink, firm and cooked through.
4. Bring Everything Together
- Add the soy sauce and oyster sauce and stir to coat the prawns and vegetables.
- Add the softened noodles and toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Finish with spring onion or coriander, if using.
- Serve immediately.
Simple Tips for Better Prawn Sapasui
- Prepare all the ingredients before you start cooking because the dish comes together quickly.
- Don’t soak the noodles longer than needed, as they will continue to soften in the pan.
- Drain the noodles well before adding them to the prawns and vegetables.
- Add the prawns after the vegetables have started cooking to help prevent overcooking.
- Sapasui is best served fresh, as the noodles can soften and stick together as they sit. To save time, prepare the vegetables ahead and cook the dish just before serving.
Warm noodles, vegetables and prawns make this prawn sapasui recipe a comforting choice when the weather is cool. It is simple enough for quick family dinners while still bringing a little island-style flavour to the table.
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