Soak the dried prawns for 15 minutes to 30 minutes in warm water.
Grind all of the spice paste.
Pound the dried prawns till they are fluffy.
Heat up the oil to medium and add the spice paste. Cook until the oil exudes.
Add the dried prawns and then the sugar.
Stir through and cook until it resembles floss and dried.
It can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.