Salted Egg Prawns is one of the most delicious and auspicious dish for Chinese . Salted egg yolks are added to the fragrant butter sauce to make this recipe richer and creamier.
Trim tendrils of shrimps and wash under cold water. In a colander, drain very well (this is important as you don’t want a lot of liquid in the dish).
In a wide pan over medium heat, heat butter and oil. When butter begins to melt, Add shallots, garlic and chili peppers. Cook, stirring regularly, for about 1 minute or until limp and aromatic.
Reduce heat, add evaporated milk and bring to a simmer (Do NOT allow to boil as the milk will separate . Add salted egg yolks and continue to cook, mashing yolks with back of spoon, for about 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Add sugar and season with salt to taste.
Add shrimps and cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimps changes color to pink and sauce thickens. Remove from heat and serve hot.