Chap Goh Mei, in Hokkien dialect means “the 15th night of the Chinese New Year”. It also symbolises the ending of the Chinese New Year. Chap Goh Mei is also known as the Chinese Valentine’s Day, Lantern Festival or Yuan Xiao. On Chap Goh Mei night family members gather for another reunion dinner.
On this day, the unmarried women or those missed the ferry would write their names and contact numbers on the oranges. Then they throw them into sea, lake or rivers with the hope of finding a good husband. However, as time goes by, people are more creative. Nowadays, we can also see available bachelor men throw bananas too into the river or lake with the same intention.
Hopefully my Baked Cheesy Prawns with Garlic spice up and add some fire to your relationship, hehehe...
Curious? Well, aphrodisiac foods have long been known as a sure-fire way to revive any relationship. To the Romans, prawns with garlic is capable of stimulating and set your desire alight. So, if you think your relationship needs a boost, get cooking and bring the flames of passion to life! Or isn’t it a double happiness and joy for all to celebrate this wonderful day filled with love and gratitude with your loved ones, family and close friends?
Ingredients :
6 big or medium-sized prawns (cleaned and marinated)3 tbsp minced Garlic
1 tbsp finely chopped basil leaves
Mozzarella Cheese
Mozzarella Cheese
Olive oil
2 limes or lemon
4) Add chopped basil leaves and garlic to the slit parts.
Marinates : (to taste)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp pepper
A dash Chinese cooking wine or rum
Direction :
Direction :
1) Trim and clean the prawns. Then, slit open and devein the prawns.
2) Marinate for 20 minutes.
3) Poke with satay stick or toothpicks from one end to the other, pull until straight.4) Add chopped basil leaves and garlic to the slit parts.
5) Pre-heat the oven at 180 degree.
6) Line the tray with aluminium foil and arrange the marinated prawns.
7) Then top with Mozzarella or any grated cheese and drizzle with olive oil or cooking oil.
8) Bake for 10 to 12 mins depending on the size of the prawns.
9) Serve with lime or lemon juice.
My special credits to Shane for his idea of serving baked prawns on Valentine's Day and Amelia of Amelia's Dessert for her recipe.
Happy Valentine's Day to all my friends here
who have been understanding, loyal and supportive.
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY !!!
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