Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, I want to share with you how to make the ultimate Malaysian cereal prawns, a crispy and flavorful seafood recipe perfect for home cooking. These golden prawns are coated in a crunchy cereal mixture and infused with the aromatic fragrance of fresh curry leaves. Each bite is packed with a satisfying crunch and authentic Malaysian flavor, making this dish a favorite for seafood lovers, Asian food enthusiasts, and anyone who loves quick, easy, and delicious recipes.
This Malaysian seafood recipe is ideal for family dinners, special occasions, or when you want a restaurant-quality dish at home. It’s simple to follow, yet delivers the perfect balance of texture and taste, from the crisp cereal coating to the tender, juicy prawns inside.
You can download the full recipe and step-by-step instructions from my blog here: tasteasianfood.com/cereal-prawns
#CerealPrawns #EasyPrawnRecipe #CrispyPrawns
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:33 Preparing the Prawns
02:52 Fry the orawn
05:12 Make the cereal mixture
08:13 Recipe
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Malaysian Cereal Prawn Recipe Card
For The Prawns
500 grams large prawns, shell on and deveined
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Oil for deep frying
For The Cereal Mixture
100 grams of instant cereal
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
30 grams of butter
2 red bird’s eye chiles
2 stalks of curry leaves
Steps
1. Prepare the prawns – Rinse and devein, leaving shells and part of the head intact. Pat dry thoroughly.
2. Season and coat – Sprinkle salt and white pepper over prawns, then lightly coat with cornstarch. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
3. First fry – Heat oil to 150°C. Fry prawns in batches for 1–2 minutes until just cooked. Drain and rest 10 minutes.
4. Second fry – Reheat oil to 190°C. Fry prawns briefly until shells are crisp and lightly golden. Drain well.
5. Prepare cereal mixture – Melt butter over low heat, add chiles and curry leaves, stir until aromatic.
6. Toast cereal – Add instant cereal, sugar, and salt. Stir gently over low heat until crisp and lightly golden.
7. Combine prawns and cereal – Toss fried prawns with the cereal mixture until evenly coated.
8. Serve immediately – Plate hot and crispy. Garnish with extra chiles or curry leaves if desired.
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The soundtracks in this video have the following Artlist license:
License Owner - KWAN KA PANG
License Number - 540246
Amos Ever Hadani - Dancing with My Baby
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Website: tasteasianfood.com
facebook.com/TasteOfAsianFood
twitter.com/KwanKaPang
pinterest.com/kwankapang
instagram.com/kwankapang
In this video, I want to share with you how to make the ultimate Malaysian cereal prawns, a crispy and flavorful seafood recipe perfect for home cooking. These golden prawns are coated in a crunchy cereal mixture and infused with the aromatic fragrance of fresh curry leaves. Each bite is packed with a satisfying crunch and authentic Malaysian flavor, making this dish a favorite for seafood lovers, Asian food enthusiasts, and anyone who loves quick, easy, and delicious recipes.
This Malaysian seafood recipe is ideal for family dinners, special occasions, or when you want a restaurant-quality dish at home. It’s simple to follow, yet delivers the perfect balance of texture and taste, from the crisp cereal coating to the tender, juicy prawns inside.
You can download the full recipe and step-by-step instructions from my blog here: tasteasianfood.com/cereal-prawns
#CerealPrawns #EasyPrawnRecipe #CrispyPrawns
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:33 Preparing the Prawns
02:52 Fry the orawn
05:12 Make the cereal mixture
08:13 Recipe
=======================================
Malaysian Cereal Prawn Recipe Card
For The Prawns
500 grams large prawns, shell on and deveined
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Oil for deep frying
For The Cereal Mixture
100 grams of instant cereal
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
30 grams of butter
2 red bird’s eye chiles
2 stalks of curry leaves
Steps
1. Prepare the prawns – Rinse and devein, leaving shells and part of the head intact. Pat dry thoroughly.
2. Season and coat – Sprinkle salt and white pepper over prawns, then lightly coat with cornstarch. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
3. First fry – Heat oil to 150°C. Fry prawns in batches for 1–2 minutes until just cooked. Drain and rest 10 minutes.
4. Second fry – Reheat oil to 190°C. Fry prawns briefly until shells are crisp and lightly golden. Drain well.
5. Prepare cereal mixture – Melt butter over low heat, add chiles and curry leaves, stir until aromatic.
6. Toast cereal – Add instant cereal, sugar, and salt. Stir gently over low heat until crisp and lightly golden.
7. Combine prawns and cereal – Toss fried prawns with the cereal mixture until evenly coated.
8. Serve immediately – Plate hot and crispy. Garnish with extra chiles or curry leaves if desired.
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The soundtracks in this video have the following Artlist license:
License Owner - KWAN KA PANG
License Number - 540246
Amos Ever Hadani - Dancing with My Baby
=======================================
Website: tasteasianfood.com
facebook.com/TasteOfAsianFood
twitter.com/KwanKaPang
pinterest.com/kwankapang
instagram.com/kwankapang
