Firm favorites with many Canto households. This is how I cook king Prawns, recipe passed down from grandma. Grandma little secret, its addictive!

Ingredients

For the prawns & noodles:

• 6-7 king prawns, peeled & deveined
• 1 pack dried vermicelli noodles
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce (for marinating)
• Optional: chopped spring onion or coriander

For the garlic dipping sauce:

• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3–4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp sugar

 Instructions

1. Prep the vermicelli

1. Place dried vermicelli into a bowl.
2. Pour over boiling water and soak for 3–5 mins until softened.
3. Drain, rinse and set aside.

2. Make the garlic dipping sauce

1. In a small pan, heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil on low heat.
2. Add chopped garlic and let it slightly brown gently — golden, not burnt.
3. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
4. Once cooled, add:
   • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
   • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
   • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
   • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (second tablespoon)
   • 1 teaspoon sugar
5. Mix well and set aside.

3. Marinate & steam the prawns

1. Lay the prawns on a plate for steaming, marinate the king prawns with the marinade. 
2. Bring your steamer water to a boil.
3. Once the water is hot, place the marinated prawns on a heatproof plate and into the steamer.
4. Steam on high heat for 7 minutes until the prawns turn pink and juicy.

4. The sizzling finish 

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a small pan until hot.
2. Carefully pour the hot oil directly over the steamed prawns —
   letting everything sizzle into aromatic, fragrant of yummiest!

5. Serve

• Lay the steamed prawns over the vermicelli noodles. 
• Garnish with spring onion or coriander if you like.

ⓒ Winsesweewok

Nov 2025