Goong Tod Kratiem Prik Thai (Prawns Fried with Garlic and White Pepper)

Ingredients

• 8 cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste
• 2 tablespoons tapioca flour
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided, or as needed
• 1 pound whole unpeeled prawns, divided

Directions

Combine garlic, tapioca flour, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and white pepper in a bowl; add prawns and toss to coat.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a heavy skillet over high heat. Add 1/2 of the prawns in single layer; fry until golden brown and crispy, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining oil and remaining prawns.