Fried Prawns with Garlic and Pepper – Natural Restaurant, Phuket City

Fried prawns with garlic and pepper by Chef Sirijit Jaiyen at Natural Restaurant, Phuket City.

Fried Prawns with Garlic and Pepper

by Chef Sirijit Jaiyen, Natural Restaurant – Phuket City

For over two decades, Natural Restaurant has been a cornerstone of authentic Thai cuisine in Phuket Town. Chef Sirijit Jaiyen shares this signature seafood dish — golden-fried prawns tossed in garlic, pepper, and colorful sweet peppers — a comforting classic that brings together the warmth of home cooking with the freshness of local ingredients.

Ingredients

½ kg prawns
1 red sweet pepper
1 yellow sweet pepper
5–10 garlic cloves (to taste)
1 scallion (green or spring onion)

Seasoning

1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp sugar
Vegetable oil
Tempura flour

Preparation

  1. Wash and drain the prawns. Lightly coat with tempura flour and deep fry until the skins open and turn crisp.

  2. Finely chop the sweet peppers, garlic, and scallions, and pan-fry until fragrant.

  3. Add the fried prawns and stir-fry briefly with the seasoning sauces.

  4. Serve hot with Thai jasmine rice.

Chef Sirijit Jaiyen

Founder & Head Chef at Natural Restaurant – Phuket City

Khun Sirijit Jaiyen opened Natural Restaurant (Raan Ahaan Tamachart) more than 20 years ago and has guided it to become one of Phuket’s most iconic dining experiences. Her leadership philosophy centers on mentorship — encouraging her team of long-serving chefs to grow through hands-on training and shared creativity.

Many of her chefs have been with the restaurant for over a decade, ensuring consistent flavor, quality, and a true sense of hospitality. Natural Restaurant remains a place where tradition, teamwork, and Thai flavor meet in perfect harmony.